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Finding the Third Proportional to 718,502 and 999,018

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Solution

The third proportional to 718,502 and 999,018 is: 1,389,052.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,502 : 999,018 = 999,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,502/999,018 = 999,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,502x = 999,018 × 999,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,502x = 998,036,964,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,036,964,324/718,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,052.45

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