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Finding the Third Proportional to 718,547 and 999,071

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Solution

The third proportional to 718,547 and 999,071 is: 1,389,112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,547 : 999,071 = 999,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,547/999,071 = 999,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,547x = 999,071 × 999,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,547x = 998,142,863,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,142,863,041/718,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,112.84

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