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Finding the Third Proportional to 697,214 and 981,783

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Solution

The third proportional to 697,214 and 981,783 is: 1,382,499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,214 : 981,783 = 981,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,214/981,783 = 981,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,214x = 981,783 × 981,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,214x = 963,897,859,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,897,859,089/697,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382,499.29

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