Finding the Third Proportional to 663,428 and 994,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 663,428 and 994,099 is: 1,489,585.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
663,428 : 994,099 = 994,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
663,428/994,099 = 994,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
663,428x = 994,099 × 994,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
663,428x = 988,232,821,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 988,232,821,801/663,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,489,585.64
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