Finding the Third Proportional to 651,475.50 and 996,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,475.50 and 996,588 is: 1,524,520.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,475.50 : 996,588 = 996,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,475.50/996,588 = 996,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,475.50x = 996,588 × 996,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,475.50x = 993,187,641,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,187,641,744/651,475.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,524,520.33
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