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Finding the Third Proportional to 664,753 and 996,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 664,753 and 996,878 is: 1,494,939.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,753 : 996,878 = 996,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,753/996,878 = 996,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,753x = 996,878 × 996,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,753x = 993,765,746,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,765,746,884/664,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,939.85

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