Finding the Third Proportional to 656,647 and 943,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,647 and 943,498 is: 1,355,657.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,647 : 943,498 = 943,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,647/943,498 = 943,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,647x = 943,498 × 943,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,647x = 890,188,476,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 890,188,476,004/656,647 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,355,657.57
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