Finding the Third Proportional to 635,148 and 987,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,148 and 987,714 is: 1,535,986.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,148 : 987,714 = 987,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,148/987,714 = 987,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,148x = 987,714 × 987,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,148x = 975,578,945,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 975,578,945,796/635,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,535,986.80
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