Finding the Third Proportional to 657,930 and 991,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,930 and 991,755 is: 1,494,958.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,930 : 991,755 = 991,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,930/991,755 = 991,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,930x = 991,755 × 991,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,930x = 983,577,980,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 983,577,980,025/657,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,494,958.40
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