Finding the Third Proportional to 654,380 and 981,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,380 and 981,570 is: 1,472,355
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,380 : 981,570 = 981,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,380/981,570 = 981,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,380x = 981,570 × 981,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,380x = 963,479,664,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 963,479,664,900/654,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,355
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