Finding the Third Proportional to 650,596 and 984,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,596 and 984,966 is: 1,491,183.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,596 : 984,966 = 984,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,596/984,966 = 984,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,596x = 984,966 × 984,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,596x = 970,158,021,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 970,158,021,156/650,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,491,183.50
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