Finding the Third Proportional to 654,833 and 984,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,833 and 984,684 is: 1,480,686.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,833 : 984,684 = 984,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,833/984,684 = 984,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,833x = 984,684 × 984,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,833x = 969,602,579,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 969,602,579,856/654,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,480,686.80
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