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Finding the Third Proportional to 718,556 and 999,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 718,556 and 999,084 is: 1,389,131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,556 : 999,084 = 999,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,556/999,084 = 999,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,556x = 999,084 × 999,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,556x = 998,168,839,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,168,839,056/718,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,131.59

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