Finding the Third Proportional to 652,467.38 and 998,201.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,467.38 and 998,201.81 is: 1,527,136.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,467.38 : 998,201.81 = 998,201.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,467.38/998,201.81 = 998,201.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,467.38x = 998,201.81 × 998,201.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,467.38x = 996,406,858,478.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 996,406,858,478.29/652,467.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527,136.68
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