Finding the Third Proportional to 486,657 and 650,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 486,657 and 650,970 is: 870,761.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486,657 : 650,970 = 650,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486,657/650,970 = 650,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486,657x = 650,970 × 650,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486,657x = 423,761,940,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 423,761,940,900/486,657 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 870,761.01
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