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Finding the Third Proportional to 664,507.13 and 996,544.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 664,507.13 and 996,544.69 is: 1,494,493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,507.13 : 996,544.69 = 996,544.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,507.13/996,544.69 = 996,544.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,507.13x = 996,544.69 × 996,544.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,507.13x = 993,101,314,184.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,101,314,184.47/664,507.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,493.10

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