Finding the Third Proportional to 666,336 and 974,512.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 666,336 and 974,512.50 is: 1,425,218.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666,336 : 974,512.50 = 974,512.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666,336/974,512.50 = 974,512.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666,336x = 974,512.50 × 974,512.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666,336x = 949,674,612,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 949,674,612,656.25/666,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,425,218.83
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