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Finding the Third Proportional to 718,498 and 999,014

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Solution

The third proportional to 718,498 and 999,014 is: 1,389,049.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,498 : 999,014 = 999,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,498/999,014 = 999,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,498x = 999,014 × 999,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,498x = 998,028,972,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,028,972,196/718,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,049.06

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