Finding the Third Proportional to 652,970 and 957,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,970 and 957,099 is: 1,402,879.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,970 : 957,099 = 957,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,970/957,099 = 957,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,970x = 957,099 × 957,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,970x = 916,038,495,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 916,038,495,801/652,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,402,879.91
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