Finding the Third Proportional to 647,138 and 979,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 647,138 and 979,756 is: 1,483,334.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
647,138 : 979,756 = 979,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
647,138/979,756 = 979,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
647,138x = 979,756 × 979,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
647,138x = 959,921,819,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 959,921,819,536/647,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,483,334.03
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