Finding the Third Proportional to 652,992.75 and 989,364.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,992.75 and 989,364.94 is: 1,499,010.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,992.75 : 989,364.94 = 989,364.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,992.75/989,364.94 = 989,364.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,992.75x = 989,364.94 × 989,364.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,992.75x = 978,842,979,554.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 978,842,979,554.38/652,992.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499,010.49
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