Finding the Third Proportional to 664,776 and 996,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,776 and 996,904 is: 1,494,966.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,776 : 996,904 = 996,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,776/996,904 = 996,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,776x = 996,904 × 996,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,776x = 993,817,585,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,817,585,216/664,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,494,966.10
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