Finding the Third Proportional to 670,726 and 996,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 670,726 and 996,975 is: 1,481,915.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670,726 : 996,975 = 996,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670,726/996,975 = 996,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670,726x = 996,975 × 996,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670,726x = 993,959,150,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,959,150,625/670,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,481,915.34
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