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Finding the Third Proportional to 661,183 and 982,054

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Solution

The third proportional to 661,183 and 982,054 is: 1,458,643.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,183 : 982,054 = 982,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,183/982,054 = 982,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,183x = 982,054 × 982,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,183x = 964,430,058,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,430,058,916/661,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,643.16

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