Finding the Third Proportional to 647,352 and 971,038.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 647,352 and 971,038.13 is: 1,456,572.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
647,352 : 971,038.13 = 971,038.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
647,352/971,038.13 = 971,038.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
647,352x = 971,038.13 × 971,038.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
647,352x = 942,915,040,203.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 942,915,040,203.52/647,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,456,572.38
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