Finding the Third Proportional to 655,821 and 964,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 655,821 and 964,976 is: 1,419,867.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655,821 : 964,976 = 964,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655,821/964,976 = 964,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655,821x = 964,976 × 964,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655,821x = 931,178,680,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 931,178,680,576/655,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,419,867.13
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