Finding the Third Proportional to 654,946 and 984,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,946 and 984,850 is: 1,480,930.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,946 : 984,850 = 984,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,946/984,850 = 984,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,946x = 984,850 × 984,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,946x = 969,929,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 969,929,522,500/654,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,480,930.52
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