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Finding the Third Proportional to 664,486 and 996,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 664,486 and 996,524 is: 1,494,478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,486 : 996,524 = 996,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,486/996,524 = 996,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,486x = 996,524 × 996,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,486x = 993,060,082,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,060,082,576/664,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,478.56

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