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Finding the Third Proportional to 663,404 and 994,062.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 663,404 and 994,062.50 is: 1,489,530.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,404 : 994,062.50 = 994,062.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,404/994,062.50 = 994,062.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,404x = 994,062.50 × 994,062.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,404x = 988,160,253,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,160,253,906.25/663,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,530.14

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