Finding the Third Proportional to 647,574 and 971,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 647,574 and 971,362 is: 1,457,044.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
647,574 : 971,362 = 971,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
647,574/971,362 = 971,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
647,574x = 971,362 × 971,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
647,574x = 943,544,135,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 943,544,135,044/647,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,457,044.50
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