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Finding the Third Proportional to 677,476 and 990,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 677,476 and 990,768 is: 1,448,938.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,476 : 990,768 = 990,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,476/990,768 = 990,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,476x = 990,768 × 990,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,476x = 981,621,229,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,621,229,824/677,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,938.75

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