Finding the Third Proportional to 659,225 and 990,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 659,225 and 990,593 is: 1,488,527.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659,225 : 990,593 = 990,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659,225/990,593 = 990,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659,225x = 990,593 × 990,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659,225x = 981,274,491,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 981,274,491,649/659,225 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,488,527.42
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