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Finding the Third Proportional to 657,932 and 991,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 657,932 and 991,758 is: 1,494,962.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,932 : 991,758 = 991,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,932/991,758 = 991,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,932x = 991,758 × 991,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,932x = 983,583,930,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,583,930,564/657,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,962.90

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