Finding the Third Proportional to 656,072 and 980,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,072 and 980,685 is: 1,465,910.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,072 : 980,685 = 980,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,072/980,685 = 980,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,072x = 980,685 × 980,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,072x = 961,743,069,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 961,743,069,225/656,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,465,910.86
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