Finding the Third Proportional to 657,210 and 992,922.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,210 and 992,922.75 is: 1,500,122.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,210 : 992,922.75 = 992,922.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,210/992,922.75 = 992,922.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,210x = 992,922.75 × 992,922.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,210x = 985,895,587,467.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 985,895,587,467.56/657,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,500,122.62
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