Finding the Third Proportional to 664,052 and 996,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,052 and 996,758 is: 1,496,157.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,052 : 996,758 = 996,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,052/996,758 = 996,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,052x = 996,758 × 996,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,052x = 993,526,510,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,526,510,564/664,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,496,157.70
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