Finding the Third Proportional to 654,368 and 981,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,368 and 981,552 is: 1,472,328
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,368 : 981,552 = 981,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,368/981,552 = 981,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,368x = 981,552 × 981,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,368x = 963,444,328,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 963,444,328,704/654,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,328
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