Finding the Third Proportional to 658,869.19 and 996,603.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,869.19 and 996,603.75 is: 1,507,460.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,869.19 : 996,603.75 = 996,603.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,869.19/996,603.75 = 996,603.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,869.19x = 996,603.75 × 996,603.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,869.19x = 993,219,034,514.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,219,034,514.06/658,869.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,507,460.14
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