Finding the Third Proportional to 621,232 and 981,905
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,232 and 981,905 is: 1,551,976.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,232 : 981,905 = 981,905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,232/981,905 = 981,905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,232x = 981,905 × 981,905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,232x = 964,137,429,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 964,137,429,025/621,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,551,976.44
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