Finding the Third Proportional to 654,378 and 981,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,378 and 981,567 is: 1,472,350.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,378 : 981,567 = 981,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,378/981,567 = 981,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,378x = 981,567 × 981,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,378x = 963,473,775,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 963,473,775,489/654,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,350.50
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