Finding the Third Proportional to 664,272 and 996,234.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,272 and 996,234.19 is: 1,494,090.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,272 : 996,234.19 = 996,234.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,272/996,234.19 = 996,234.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,272x = 996,234.19 × 996,234.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,272x = 992,482,556,343.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 992,482,556,343.79/664,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,494,090.61
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