Finding the Third Proportional to 656,852 and 989,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,852 and 989,976 is: 1,492,044.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,852 : 989,976 = 989,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,852/989,976 = 989,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,852x = 989,976 × 989,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,852x = 980,052,480,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 980,052,480,576/656,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,492,044.60
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