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Finding the Third Proportional to 718,552 and 999,078

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Solution

The third proportional to 718,552 and 999,078 is: 1,389,122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,552 : 999,078 = 999,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,552/999,078 = 999,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,552x = 999,078 × 999,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,552x = 998,156,850,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,156,850,084/718,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,122.64

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