Finding the Third Proportional to 503,415 and 981,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,415 and 981,315 is: 1,912,893.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,415 : 981,315 = 981,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,415/981,315 = 981,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,415x = 981,315 × 981,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,415x = 962,979,129,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 962,979,129,225/503,415 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,912,893.20
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