Finding the Third Proportional to 669,328 and 992,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 669,328 and 992,472 is: 1,471,626.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
669,328 : 992,472 = 992,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
669,328/992,472 = 992,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
669,328x = 992,472 × 992,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
669,328x = 985,000,670,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 985,000,670,784/669,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,626.27
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