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Finding the Third Proportional to 663,417 and 994,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 663,417 and 994,070 is: 1,489,523.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,417 : 994,070 = 994,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,417/994,070 = 994,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,417x = 994,070 × 994,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,417x = 988,175,164,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,175,164,900/663,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,523.43

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