Finding the Third Proportional to 654,974 and 999,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,974 and 999,951 is: 1,526,628.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,974 : 999,951 = 999,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,974/999,951 = 999,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,974x = 999,951 × 999,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,974x = 999,902,002,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 999,902,002,401/654,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,526,628.54
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