Finding the Third Proportional to 658,606 and 993,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,606 and 993,097 is: 1,497,468.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,606 : 993,097 = 993,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,606/993,097 = 993,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,606x = 993,097 × 993,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,606x = 986,241,651,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 986,241,651,409/658,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,497,468.37
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