Finding the Third Proportional to 636,905 and 994,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 636,905 and 994,116 is: 1,551,670.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636,905 : 994,116 = 994,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636,905/994,116 = 994,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636,905x = 994,116 × 994,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636,905x = 988,266,621,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 988,266,621,456/636,905 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,551,670.38
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