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Finding the Third Proportional to 718,538 and 999,059

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Solution

The third proportional to 718,538 and 999,059 is: 1,389,096.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,538 : 999,059 = 999,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,538/999,059 = 999,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,538x = 999,059 × 999,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,538x = 998,118,885,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,118,885,481/718,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,096.87

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