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Finding the Third Proportional to 672,882 and 999,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 672,882 and 999,600 is: 1,484,956.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,882 : 999,600 = 999,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,882/999,600 = 999,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,882x = 999,600 × 999,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,882x = 999,200,160,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,200,160,000/672,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484,956.00

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