Finding the Third Proportional to 658,116.50 and 995,274.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,116.50 and 995,274.75 is: 1,505,161.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,116.50 : 995,274.75 = 995,274.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,116.50/995,274.75 = 995,274.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,116.50x = 995,274.75 × 995,274.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,116.50x = 990,571,827,987.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 990,571,827,987.56/658,116.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,505,161.82
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