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Finding the Third Proportional to 655,220 and 987,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 655,220 and 987,452 is: 1,488,143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,220 : 987,452 = 987,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,220/987,452 = 987,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,220x = 987,452 × 987,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,220x = 975,061,452,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,061,452,304/655,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488,143.60

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