Finding the Third Proportional to 641,067 and 996,580.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,067 and 996,580.50 is: 1,549,249.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,067 : 996,580.50 = 996,580.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,067/996,580.50 = 996,580.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,067x = 996,580.50 × 996,580.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,067x = 993,172,692,980.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,172,692,980.25/641,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,549,249.44
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