Finding the Third Proportional to 486,654 and 650,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 486,654 and 650,964 is: 870,750.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486,654 : 650,964 = 650,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486,654/650,964 = 650,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486,654x = 650,964 × 650,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486,654x = 423,754,129,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 423,754,129,296/486,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 870,750.33
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