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Finding the Third Proportional to 677,607 and 990,976.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 677,607 and 990,976.50 is: 1,449,268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,607 : 990,976.50 = 990,976.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,607/990,976.50 = 990,976.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,607x = 990,976.50 × 990,976.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,607x = 982,034,423,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,034,423,552.25/677,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,268.42

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