Finding the Third Proportional to 665,010 and 973,923.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 665,010 and 973,923.75 is: 1,426,335.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
665,010 : 973,923.75 = 973,923.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
665,010/973,923.75 = 973,923.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
665,010x = 973,923.75 × 973,923.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
665,010x = 948,527,470,814.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 948,527,470,814.06/665,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,426,335.65
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