Finding the Third Proportional to 647,542 and 971,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 647,542 and 971,313 is: 1,456,969.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
647,542 : 971,313 = 971,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
647,542/971,313 = 971,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
647,542x = 971,313 × 971,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
647,542x = 943,448,943,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 943,448,943,969/647,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,456,969.50
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