Finding the Third Proportional to 647,544 and 971,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 647,544 and 971,317 is: 1,456,977.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
647,544 : 971,317 = 971,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
647,544/971,317 = 971,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
647,544x = 971,317 × 971,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
647,544x = 943,456,714,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 943,456,714,489/647,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,456,977.00
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