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Finding the Third Proportional to 701,342 and 992,385

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Solution

The third proportional to 701,342 and 992,385 is: 1,404,205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,342 : 992,385 = 992,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,342/992,385 = 992,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,342x = 992,385 × 992,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,342x = 984,827,988,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,827,988,225/701,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404,205.06

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