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Finding the Third Proportional to 657,752 and 983,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 657,752 and 983,984 is: 1,472,020.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,752 : 983,984 = 983,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,752/983,984 = 983,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,752x = 983,984 × 983,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,752x = 968,224,512,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,224,512,256/657,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,020.63

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