Finding the Third Proportional to 649,344 and 998,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 649,344 and 998,640 is: 1,535,829.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
649,344 : 998,640 = 998,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
649,344/998,640 = 998,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
649,344x = 998,640 × 998,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
649,344x = 997,281,849,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 997,281,849,600/649,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,535,829.78
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