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Finding the Third Proportional to 663,403 and 994,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 663,403 and 994,063 is: 1,489,533.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,403 : 994,063 = 994,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,403/994,063 = 994,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,403x = 994,063 × 994,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,403x = 988,161,247,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,161,247,969/663,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,533.89

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