Finding the Third Proportional to 620,282 and 983,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,282 and 983,807 is: 1,560,380.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,282 : 983,807 = 983,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,282/983,807 = 983,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,282x = 983,807 × 983,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,282x = 967,876,213,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,876,213,249/620,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,560,380.94
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