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Finding the Third Proportional to 655,260 and 987,507

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Solution

The third proportional to 655,260 and 987,507 is: 1,488,218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,260 : 987,507 = 987,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,260/987,507 = 987,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,260x = 987,507 × 987,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,260x = 975,170,075,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,170,075,049/655,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488,218.53

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