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Finding the Third Proportional to 718,542 and 999,065

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Solution

The third proportional to 718,542 and 999,065 is: 1,389,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,542 : 999,065 = 999,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,542/999,065 = 999,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,542x = 999,065 × 999,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,542x = 998,130,874,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,130,874,225/718,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,105.82

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