Finding the Third Proportional to 656,566 and 984,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,566 and 984,844 is: 1,477,258.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,566 : 984,844 = 984,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,566/984,844 = 984,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,566x = 984,844 × 984,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,566x = 969,917,704,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 969,917,704,336/656,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,477,258.50
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