Finding the Third Proportional to 650,682 and 972,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,682 and 972,288 is: 1,452,850.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,682 : 972,288 = 972,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,682/972,288 = 972,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,682x = 972,288 × 972,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,682x = 945,343,954,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 945,343,954,944/650,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,452,850.94
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