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Finding the Third Proportional to 663,417 and 994,083.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 663,417 and 994,083.75 is: 1,489,564.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,417 : 994,083.75 = 994,083.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,417/994,083.75 = 994,083.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,417x = 994,083.75 × 994,083.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,417x = 988,202,502,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,202,502,014.06/663,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,564.64

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