Finding the Third Proportional to 660,006 and 991,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 660,006 and 991,467 is: 1,489,390.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
660,006 : 991,467 = 991,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
660,006/991,467 = 991,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
660,006x = 991,467 × 991,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
660,006x = 983,006,812,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 983,006,812,089/660,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,489,390.72
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