Finding the Third Proportional to 651,494 and 996,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,494 and 996,614 is: 1,524,556.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,494 : 996,614 = 996,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,494/996,614 = 996,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,494x = 996,614 × 996,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,494x = 993,239,464,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,239,464,996/651,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,524,556.58
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