Finding the Third Proportional to 654,236.44 and 987,573.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,236.44 and 987,573.94 is: 1,490,748.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,236.44 : 987,573.94 = 987,573.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,236.44/987,573.94 = 987,573.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,236.44x = 987,573.94 × 987,573.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,236.44x = 975,302,282,029.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 975,302,282,029.25/654,236.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,490,748.95
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