Finding the Third Proportional to 657,074 and 960,665
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,074 and 960,665 is: 1,404,525.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,074 : 960,665 = 960,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,074/960,665 = 960,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,074x = 960,665 × 960,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,074x = 922,877,242,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 922,877,242,225/657,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,404,525.58
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