Finding the Third Proportional to 664,777 and 996,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,777 and 996,882 is: 1,494,897.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,777 : 996,882 = 996,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,777/996,882 = 996,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,777x = 996,882 × 996,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,777x = 993,773,721,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,773,721,924/664,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,494,897.87
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