Finding the Third Proportional to 655,056 and 994,401
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Solution
The third proportional to 655,056 and 994,401 is: 1,509,540.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655,056 : 994,401 = 994,401 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655,056/994,401 = 994,401/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655,056x = 994,401 × 994,401 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655,056x = 988,833,348,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 988,833,348,801/655,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,509,540.17
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