Finding the Third Proportional to 649,728 and 999,964.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 649,728 and 999,964.13 is: 1,538,995.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
649,728 : 999,964.13 = 999,964.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
649,728/999,964.13 = 999,964.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
649,728x = 999,964.13 × 999,964.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
649,728x = 999,928,251,287.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 999,928,251,287.02/649,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,538,995.17
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