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Finding the Third Proportional to 658,104 and 995,256

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Solution

The third proportional to 658,104 and 995,256 is: 1,505,133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,104 : 995,256 = 995,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,104/995,256 = 995,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,104x = 995,256 × 995,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,104x = 990,534,505,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,534,505,536/658,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505,133.70

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