Finding the Third Proportional to 658,064 and 991,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,064 and 991,960 is: 1,495,271.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,064 : 991,960 = 991,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,064/991,960 = 991,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,064x = 991,960 × 991,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,064x = 983,984,641,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 983,984,641,600/658,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,495,271.95
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