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Finding the Third Proportional to 667,161 and 983,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 667,161 and 983,095 is: 1,448,639.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,161 : 983,095 = 983,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,161/983,095 = 983,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,161x = 983,095 × 983,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,161x = 966,475,779,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,475,779,025/667,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,639.50

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