Finding the Third Proportional to 657,758 and 983,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,758 and 983,993 is: 1,472,034.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,758 : 983,993 = 983,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,758/983,993 = 983,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,758x = 983,993 × 983,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,758x = 968,242,224,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 968,242,224,049/657,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,034.13
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