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Finding the Third Proportional to 718,541 and 999,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 718,541 and 999,063 is: 1,389,102.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,541 : 999,063 = 999,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,541/999,063 = 999,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,541x = 999,063 × 999,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,541x = 998,126,877,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,126,877,969/718,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,102.19

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