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Finding the Third Proportional to 670,812 and 997,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 670,812 and 997,088 is: 1,482,061.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,812 : 997,088 = 997,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,812/997,088 = 997,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,812x = 997,088 × 997,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,812x = 994,184,479,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,184,479,744/670,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,061.26

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