Finding the Third Proportional to 664,482 and 996,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,482 and 996,515 is: 1,494,460.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,482 : 996,515 = 996,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,482/996,515 = 996,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,482x = 996,515 × 996,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,482x = 993,042,145,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,042,145,225/664,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,494,460.57
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