Finding the Third Proportional to 664,724 and 996,835.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,724 and 996,835.75 is: 1,494,878.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,724 : 996,835.75 = 996,835.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,724/996,835.75 = 996,835.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,724x = 996,835.75 × 996,835.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,724x = 993,681,512,478.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,681,512,478.06/664,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,494,878.34
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