Finding the Third Proportional to 666,264 and 949,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 666,264 and 949,557 is: 1,353,305.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666,264 : 949,557 = 949,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666,264/949,557 = 949,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666,264x = 949,557 × 949,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666,264x = 901,658,496,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 901,658,496,249/666,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,353,305.14
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