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Finding the Third Proportional to 657,746 and 983,977

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Solution

The third proportional to 657,746 and 983,977 is: 1,472,013.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,746 : 983,977 = 983,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,746/983,977 = 983,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,746x = 983,977 × 983,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,746x = 968,210,736,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,210,736,529/657,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,013.11

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