Finding the Third Proportional to 670,733 and 996,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 670,733 and 996,982 is: 1,481,920.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670,733 : 996,982 = 996,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670,733/996,982 = 996,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670,733x = 996,982 × 996,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670,733x = 993,973,108,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,973,108,324/670,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,481,920.69
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