Finding the Third Proportional to 664,098 and 996,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,098 and 996,633 is: 1,495,678.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,098 : 996,633 = 996,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,098/996,633 = 996,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,098x = 996,633 × 996,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,098x = 993,277,336,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,277,336,689/664,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,495,678.86
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