Finding the Third Proportional to 654,956 and 984,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,956 and 984,864 is: 1,480,950.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,956 : 984,864 = 984,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,956/984,864 = 984,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,956x = 984,864 × 984,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,956x = 969,957,098,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 969,957,098,496/654,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,480,950.02
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