Finding the Third Proportional to 624,530 and 993,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,530 and 993,027 is: 1,578,951.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,530 : 993,027 = 993,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,530/993,027 = 993,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,530x = 993,027 × 993,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,530x = 986,102,622,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 986,102,622,729/624,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,578,951.57
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