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Finding the Third Proportional to 663,002.72 and 982,073.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 663,002.72 and 982,073.11 is: 1,454,696.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,002.72 : 982,073.11 = 982,073.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,002.72/982,073.11 = 982,073.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,002.72x = 982,073.11 × 982,073.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,002.72x = 964,467,592,157.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,467,592,157.48/663,002.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,696.29

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