Finding the Third Proportional to 620,286 and 983,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,286 and 983,813 is: 1,560,389.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,286 : 983,813 = 983,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,286/983,813 = 983,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,286x = 983,813 × 983,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,286x = 967,888,018,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,888,018,969/620,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,560,389.92
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