Finding the Third Proportional to 666,969.50 and 998,623.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 666,969.50 and 998,623.50 is: 1,495,194.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666,969.50 : 998,623.50 = 998,623.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666,969.50/998,623.50 = 998,623.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666,969.50x = 998,623.50 × 998,623.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666,969.50x = 997,248,894,752.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 997,248,894,752.25/666,969.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,495,194.15
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