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Finding the Third Proportional to 658,080 and 995,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 658,080 and 995,220 is: 1,505,079.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,080 : 995,220 = 995,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,080/995,220 = 995,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,080x = 995,220 × 995,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,080x = 990,462,848,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,462,848,400/658,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505,079.70

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