Finding the Third Proportional to 667,069 and 998,779.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,069 and 998,779.50 is: 1,495,438.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,069 : 998,779.50 = 998,779.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,069/998,779.50 = 998,779.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,069x = 998,779.50 × 998,779.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,069x = 997,560,489,620.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 997,560,489,620.25/667,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,495,438.24
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