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Finding the Third Proportional to 658,321 and 983,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 658,321 and 983,175 is: 1,468,330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,321 : 983,175 = 983,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,321/983,175 = 983,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,321x = 983,175 × 983,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,321x = 966,633,080,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,633,080,625/658,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,330.92

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