Finding the Third Proportional to 654,842 and 984,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,842 and 984,699 is: 1,480,711.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,842 : 984,699 = 984,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,842/984,699 = 984,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,842x = 984,699 × 984,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,842x = 969,632,120,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 969,632,120,601/654,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,480,711.56
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