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Finding the Third Proportional to 664,274 and 996,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 664,274 and 996,237 is: 1,494,094.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,274 : 996,237 = 996,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,274/996,237 = 996,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,274x = 996,237 × 996,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,274x = 992,488,160,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,488,160,169/664,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,094.55

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