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Finding the Third Proportional to 664,488 and 996,532

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Solution

The third proportional to 664,488 and 996,532 is: 1,494,498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,488 : 996,532 = 996,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,488/996,532 = 996,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,488x = 996,532 × 996,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,488x = 993,076,027,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,076,027,024/664,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,498.06

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