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Finding the Third Proportional to 644,824 and 996,879

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Solution

The third proportional to 644,824 and 996,879 is: 1,541,145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,824 : 996,879 = 996,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,824/996,879 = 996,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,824x = 996,879 × 996,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,824x = 993,767,740,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,767,740,641/644,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541,145.71

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