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Finding the Third Proportional to 664,787 and 996,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 664,787 and 996,897 is: 1,494,920.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,787 : 996,897 = 996,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,787/996,897 = 996,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,787x = 996,897 × 996,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,787x = 993,803,628,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,803,628,609/664,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,920.37

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