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Finding the Third Proportional to 641,196 and 996,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 641,196 and 996,795 is: 1,549,604.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,196 : 996,795 = 996,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,196/996,795 = 996,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,196x = 996,795 × 996,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,196x = 993,600,272,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,600,272,025/641,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549,604.60

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