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Finding the Third Proportional to 735,685 and 998,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 735,685 and 998,550 is: 1,355,338.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,685 : 998,550 = 998,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,685/998,550 = 998,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,685x = 998,550 × 998,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,685x = 997,102,102,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,102,102,500/735,685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,338.36

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