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Finding the Third Proportional to 735,687 and 998,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 735,687 and 998,553 is: 1,355,342.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,687 : 998,553 = 998,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,687/998,553 = 998,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,687x = 998,553 × 998,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,687x = 997,108,093,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,108,093,809/735,687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,342.82

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