Finding the Third Proportional to 650,232 and 956,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,232 and 956,502 is: 1,407,030.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,232 : 956,502 = 956,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,232/956,502 = 956,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,232x = 956,502 × 956,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,232x = 914,896,076,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 914,896,076,004/650,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,407,030.22
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