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Finding the Third Proportional to 664,730 and 996,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 664,730 and 996,845 is: 1,494,892.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,730 : 996,845 = 996,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,730/996,845 = 996,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,730x = 996,845 × 996,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,730x = 993,699,954,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,699,954,025/664,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,892.59

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