Finding the Third Proportional to 657,165 and 959,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,165 and 959,898 is: 1,402,089.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,165 : 959,898 = 959,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,165/959,898 = 959,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,165x = 959,898 × 959,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,165x = 921,404,170,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,404,170,404/657,165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,402,089.54
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