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Finding the Third Proportional to 657,477 and 983,562.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 657,477 and 983,562.75 is: 1,471,375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,477 : 983,562.75 = 983,562.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,477/983,562.75 = 983,562.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,477x = 983,562.75 × 983,562.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,477x = 967,395,683,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,395,683,187.56/657,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471,375.70

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