Finding the Third Proportional to 654,462 and 960,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,462 and 960,149 is: 1,408,616.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,462 : 960,149 = 960,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,462/960,149 = 960,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,462x = 960,149 × 960,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,462x = 921,886,102,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,886,102,201/654,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,408,616.70
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