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Finding the Third Proportional to 664,803 and 996,957

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Solution

The third proportional to 664,803 and 996,957 is: 1,495,064.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,803 : 996,957 = 996,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,803/996,957 = 996,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,803x = 996,957 × 996,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,803x = 993,923,259,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,923,259,849/664,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,064.34

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