Finding the Third Proportional to 672,597 and 999,313.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 672,597 and 999,313.88 is: 1,484,734.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
672,597 : 999,313.88 = 999,313.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
672,597/999,313.88 = 999,313.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
672,597x = 999,313.88 × 999,313.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
672,597x = 998,628,220,767.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 998,628,220,767.52/672,597 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,484,734.87
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