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Finding the Third Proportional to 658,144 and 995,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 658,144 and 995,312 is: 1,505,211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,144 : 995,312 = 995,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,144/995,312 = 995,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,144x = 995,312 × 995,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,144x = 990,645,977,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,645,977,344/658,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505,211.59

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