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Finding the Third Proportional to 677,589 and 990,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 677,589 and 990,888 is: 1,449,048.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,589 : 990,888 = 990,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,589/990,888 = 990,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,589x = 990,888 × 990,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,589x = 981,859,028,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,859,028,544/677,589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,048.06

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