Finding the Third Proportional to 621,709 and 988,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,709 and 988,612 is: 1,572,043.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,709 : 988,612 = 988,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,709/988,612 = 988,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,709x = 988,612 × 988,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,709x = 977,353,686,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 977,353,686,544/621,709 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,572,043.65
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