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Finding the Third Proportional to 404,994 and 643,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 404,994 and 643,661 is: 1,022,976.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,994 : 643,661 = 643,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,994/643,661 = 643,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,994x = 643,661 × 643,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,994x = 414,299,482,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,299,482,921/404,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022,976.84

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