Finding the Third Proportional to 634,830 and 983,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 634,830 and 983,781 is: 1,524,542.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,830 : 983,781 = 983,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,830/983,781 = 983,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,830x = 983,781 × 983,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,830x = 967,825,055,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,825,055,961/634,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,524,542.09
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