Finding the Third Proportional to 666,306 and 981,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 666,306 and 981,963 is: 1,447,159.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666,306 : 981,963 = 981,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666,306/981,963 = 981,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666,306x = 981,963 × 981,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666,306x = 964,251,333,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 964,251,333,369/666,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,447,159.91
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