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Finding the Third Proportional to 697,497 and 987,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 697,497 and 987,230 is: 1,397,315.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,497 : 987,230 = 987,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,497/987,230 = 987,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,497x = 987,230 × 987,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,497x = 974,623,072,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,623,072,900/697,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397,315.08

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