Finding the Third Proportional to 635,130 and 982,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,130 and 982,999 is: 1,521,400.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,130 : 982,999 = 982,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,130/982,999 = 982,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,130x = 982,999 × 982,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,130x = 966,287,034,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,287,034,001/635,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,521,400.40
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