Finding the Third Proportional to 634,202 and 982,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 634,202 and 982,209 is: 1,521,178.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,202 : 982,209 = 982,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,202/982,209 = 982,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,202x = 982,209 × 982,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,202x = 964,734,519,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 964,734,519,681/634,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,521,178.61
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