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Finding the Third Proportional to 658,092 and 995,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 658,092 and 995,238 is: 1,505,106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,092 : 995,238 = 995,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,092/995,238 = 995,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,092x = 995,238 × 995,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,092x = 990,498,676,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,498,676,644/658,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505,106.70

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