Finding the Third Proportional to 659,576 and 991,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 659,576 and 991,007 is: 1,488,979.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659,576 : 991,007 = 991,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659,576/991,007 = 991,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659,576x = 991,007 × 991,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659,576x = 982,094,874,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 982,094,874,049/659,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,488,979.09
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