Finding the Third Proportional to 655,044 and 994,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 655,044 and 994,383 is: 1,509,513.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655,044 : 994,383 = 994,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655,044/994,383 = 994,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655,044x = 994,383 × 994,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655,044x = 988,797,550,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 988,797,550,689/655,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,509,513.18
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