Finding the Third Proportional to 646,953.75 and 979,497.56
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,953.75 and 979,497.56 is: 1,482,973.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,953.75 : 979,497.56 = 979,497.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,953.75/979,497.56 = 979,497.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,953.75x = 979,497.56 × 979,497.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,953.75x = 959,415,474,943.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 959,415,474,943.44/646,953.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,973.82
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