Finding the Third Proportional to 648,520 and 923,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 648,520 and 923,828 is: 1,316,009.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
648,520 : 923,828 = 923,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
648,520/923,828 = 923,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
648,520x = 923,828 × 923,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
648,520x = 853,458,173,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 853,458,173,584/648,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,316,009.03
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