Finding the Third Proportional to 645,984 and 991,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 645,984 and 991,574 is: 1,522,048.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
645,984 : 991,574 = 991,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
645,984/991,574 = 991,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
645,984x = 991,574 × 991,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
645,984x = 983,218,997,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 983,218,997,476/645,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,522,048.53
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