Finding the Third Proportional to 654,837 and 984,691.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,837 and 984,691.50 is: 1,480,700.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,837 : 984,691.50 = 984,691.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,837/984,691.50 = 984,691.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,837x = 984,691.50 × 984,691.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,837x = 969,617,350,172.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 969,617,350,172.25/654,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,480,700.31
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