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Finding the Third Proportional to 664,480 and 996,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 664,480 and 996,512 is: 1,494,456.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,480 : 996,512 = 996,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,480/996,512 = 996,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,480x = 996,512 × 996,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,480x = 993,036,166,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,036,166,144/664,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,456.07

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