Finding the Third Proportional to 646,272 and 986,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,272 and 986,904 is: 1,507,073.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,272 : 986,904 = 986,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,272/986,904 = 986,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,272x = 986,904 × 986,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,272x = 973,979,505,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 973,979,505,216/646,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,507,073.66
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