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Finding the Third Proportional to 664,748 and 996,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 664,748 and 996,871 is: 1,494,930.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,748 : 996,871 = 996,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,748/996,871 = 996,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,748x = 996,871 × 996,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,748x = 993,751,790,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,751,790,641/664,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,930.09

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