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Finding the Third Proportional to 661,254 and 982,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 661,254 and 982,161 is: 1,458,804.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,254 : 982,161 = 982,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,254/982,161 = 982,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,254x = 982,161 × 982,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,254x = 964,640,229,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,640,229,921/661,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,804.38

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