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Finding the Third Proportional to 696,886 and 981,387

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Solution

The third proportional to 696,886 and 981,387 is: 1,382,034.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696,886 : 981,387 = 981,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696,886/981,387 = 981,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696,886x = 981,387 × 981,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696,886x = 963,120,443,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,120,443,769/696,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382,034.43

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