Finding the Third Proportional to 664,456 and 996,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,456 and 996,475 is: 1,494,399.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,456 : 996,475 = 996,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,456/996,475 = 996,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,456x = 996,475 × 996,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,456x = 992,962,425,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 992,962,425,625/664,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,494,399.07
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