Finding the Third Proportional to 650,954 and 985,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,954 and 985,611 is: 1,492,315.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,954 : 985,611 = 985,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,954/985,611 = 985,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,954x = 985,611 × 985,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,954x = 971,429,043,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 971,429,043,321/650,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,492,315.96
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