Finding the Third Proportional to 651,970 and 997,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,970 and 997,331 is: 1,525,636.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,970 : 997,331 = 997,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,970/997,331 = 997,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,970x = 997,331 × 997,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,970x = 994,669,123,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 994,669,123,561/651,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,525,636.34
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