Finding the Third Proportional to 637,098 and 994,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,098 and 994,365 is: 1,551,977.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,098 : 994,365 = 994,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,098/994,365 = 994,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,098x = 994,365 × 994,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,098x = 988,761,753,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 988,761,753,225/637,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,551,977.49
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