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Finding the Third Proportional to 664,815 and 996,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 664,815 and 996,975 is: 1,495,091.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,815 : 996,975 = 996,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,815/996,975 = 996,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,815x = 996,975 × 996,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,815x = 993,959,150,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,959,150,625/664,815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,091.34

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