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Finding the Third Proportional to 718,536 and 999,056.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 718,536 and 999,056.25 is: 1,389,093.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,536 : 999,056.25 = 999,056.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,536/999,056.25 = 999,056.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,536x = 999,056.25 × 999,056.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,536x = 998,113,390,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,113,390,664.06/718,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,093.09

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