Finding the Third Proportional to 653,991.50 and 981,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,991.50 and 981,639 is: 1,473,436.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,991.50 : 981,639 = 981,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,991.50/981,639 = 981,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,991.50x = 981,639 × 981,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,991.50x = 963,615,126,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 963,615,126,321/653,991.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,473,436.77
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