Finding the Third Proportional to 629,266 and 996,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,266 and 996,883 is: 1,579,261.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,266 : 996,883 = 996,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,266/996,883 = 996,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,266x = 996,883 × 996,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,266x = 993,775,715,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,775,715,689/629,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,579,261.74
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