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Finding the Third Proportional to 729,989 and 976,459

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Solution

The third proportional to 729,989 and 976,459 is: 1,306,145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,989 : 976,459 = 976,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,989/976,459 = 976,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,989x = 976,459 × 976,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,989x = 953,472,178,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,472,178,681/729,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,145.95

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