Finding the Third Proportional to 623,824 and 991,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,824 and 991,726 is: 1,576,599.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,824 : 991,726 = 991,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,824/991,726 = 991,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,824x = 991,726 × 991,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,824x = 983,520,459,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 983,520,459,076/623,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,576,599.26
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