Finding the Third Proportional to 657,622 and 990,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,622 and 990,777 is: 1,492,710.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,622 : 990,777 = 990,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,622/990,777 = 990,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,622x = 990,777 × 990,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,622x = 981,639,063,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 981,639,063,729/657,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,492,710.19
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