Finding the Third Proportional to 659,603.25 and 985,506.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 659,603.25 and 985,506.75 is: 1,472,435.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659,603.25 : 985,506.75 = 985,506.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659,603.25/985,506.75 = 985,506.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659,603.25x = 985,506.75 × 985,506.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659,603.25x = 971,223,554,295.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 971,223,554,295.56/659,603.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,435.97
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