Finding the Third Proportional to 661,410 and 966,606.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 661,410 and 966,606.75 is: 1,412,631.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
661,410 : 966,606.75 = 966,606.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
661,410/966,606.75 = 966,606.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
661,410x = 966,606.75 × 966,606.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
661,410x = 934,328,609,145.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 934,328,609,145.56/661,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,412,631.51
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