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Finding the Third Proportional to 664,492 and 996,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 664,492 and 996,538 is: 1,494,507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,492 : 996,538 = 996,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,492/996,538 = 996,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,492x = 996,538 × 996,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,492x = 993,087,985,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,087,985,444/664,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,507.06

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