Finding the Third Proportional to 665,515.13 and 997,948.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 665,515.13 and 997,948.13 is: 1,496,435.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
665,515.13 : 997,948.13 = 997,948.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
665,515.13/997,948.13 = 997,948.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
665,515.13x = 997,948.13 × 997,948.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
665,515.13x = 995,900,460,191.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 995,900,460,191.02/665,515.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,496,435.50
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