Finding the Third Proportional to 654,293 and 984,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,293 and 984,716 is: 1,482,005.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,293 : 984,716 = 984,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,293/984,716 = 984,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,293x = 984,716 × 984,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,293x = 969,665,600,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 969,665,600,656/654,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,005.16
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