Finding the Third Proportional to 654,827 and 984,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,827 and 984,677 is: 1,480,679.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,827 : 984,677 = 984,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,827/984,677 = 984,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,827x = 984,677 × 984,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,827x = 969,588,794,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 969,588,794,329/654,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,480,679.32
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