Finding the Third Proportional to 603,714 and 816,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,714 and 816,997 is: 1,105,629.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,714 : 816,997 = 816,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,714/816,997 = 816,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,714x = 816,997 × 816,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,714x = 667,484,098,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 667,484,098,009/603,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,105,629.65
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