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Finding the Third Proportional to 657,990 and 991,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 657,990 and 991,849 is: 1,495,105.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,990 : 991,849 = 991,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,990/991,849 = 991,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,990x = 991,849 × 991,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,990x = 983,764,438,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,764,438,801/657,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,105.46

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