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Finding the Third Proportional to 664,173 and 996,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 664,173 and 996,381 is: 1,494,753.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,173 : 996,381 = 996,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,173/996,381 = 996,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,173x = 996,381 × 996,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,173x = 992,775,097,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,775,097,161/664,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,753.77

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