Finding the Third Proportional to 662,574 and 1,006,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,574 and 1,006,176 is: 1,527,965.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,574 : 1,006,176 = 1,006,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,574/1,006,176 = 1,006,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,574x = 1,006,176 × 1,006,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,574x = 1,012,390,142,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,012,390,142,976/662,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527,965.39
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