Finding the Third Proportional to 667,052 and 998,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,052 and 998,756 is: 1,495,405.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,052 : 998,756 = 998,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,052/998,756 = 998,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,052x = 998,756 × 998,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,052x = 997,513,547,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 997,513,547,536/667,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,495,405.98
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