Finding the Third Proportional to 667,155 and 983,086.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,155 and 983,086.50 is: 1,448,627.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,155 : 983,086.50 = 983,086.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,155/983,086.50 = 983,086.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,155x = 983,086.50 × 983,086.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,155x = 966,459,066,482.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,459,066,482.25/667,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,448,627.48
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