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Finding the Third Proportional to 658,611 and 993,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 658,611 and 993,103 is: 1,497,475.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,611 : 993,103 = 993,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,611/993,103 = 993,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,611x = 993,103 × 993,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,611x = 986,253,568,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,253,568,609/658,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497,475.09

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