Finding the Third Proportional to 666,277.50 and 974,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 666,277.50 and 974,523 is: 1,425,374.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666,277.50 : 974,523 = 974,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666,277.50/974,523 = 974,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666,277.50x = 974,523 × 974,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666,277.50x = 949,695,077,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 949,695,077,529/666,277.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,425,374.68
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