Finding the Third Proportional to 618,742 and 984,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 618,742 and 984,550 is: 1,566,628.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,742 : 984,550 = 984,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,742/984,550 = 984,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,742x = 984,550 × 984,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,742x = 969,338,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 969,338,702,500/618,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,566,628.26
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