Finding the Third Proportional to 657,962 and 994,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,962 and 994,113 is: 1,502,002.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,962 : 994,113 = 994,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,962/994,113 = 994,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,962x = 994,113 × 994,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,962x = 988,260,656,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 988,260,656,769/657,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,502,002.63
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