Finding the Third Proportional to 610,854 and 981,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 610,854 and 981,945 is: 1,578,472.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610,854 : 981,945 = 981,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610,854/981,945 = 981,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610,854x = 981,945 × 981,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610,854x = 964,215,983,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 964,215,983,025/610,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,578,472.08
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