Finding the Third Proportional to 654,950 and 984,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,950 and 984,855 is: 1,480,936.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,950 : 984,855 = 984,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,950/984,855 = 984,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,950x = 984,855 × 984,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,950x = 969,939,371,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 969,939,371,025/654,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,480,936.52
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