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Finding the Third Proportional to 666,377 and 974,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 666,377 and 974,572 is: 1,425,305.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,377 : 974,572 = 974,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,377/974,572 = 974,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,377x = 974,572 × 974,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,377x = 949,790,583,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,790,583,184/666,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,305.17

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