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Finding the Third Proportional to 699,279 and 987,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 699,279 and 987,028 is: 1,393,183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,279 : 987,028 = 987,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,279/987,028 = 987,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,279x = 987,028 × 987,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,279x = 974,224,272,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,224,272,784/699,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393,183.94

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