Finding the Third Proportional to 654,366 and 982,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,366 and 982,239 is: 1,474,394.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,366 : 982,239 = 982,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,366/982,239 = 982,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,366x = 982,239 × 982,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,366x = 964,793,453,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 964,793,453,121/654,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,474,394.23
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