Finding the Third Proportional to 648,169 and 981,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 648,169 and 981,208 is: 1,485,367.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
648,169 : 981,208 = 981,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
648,169/981,208 = 981,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
648,169x = 981,208 × 981,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
648,169x = 962,769,139,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 962,769,139,264/648,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,485,367.46
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