Finding the Third Proportional to 629,237 and 996,834
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,237 and 996,834 is: 1,579,179.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,237 : 996,834 = 996,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,237/996,834 = 996,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,237x = 996,834 × 996,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,237x = 993,678,023,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,678,023,556/629,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,579,179.27
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