Finding the Third Proportional to 657,768 and 984,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,768 and 984,012 is: 1,472,068.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,768 : 984,012 = 984,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,768/984,012 = 984,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,768x = 984,012 × 984,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,768x = 968,279,616,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 968,279,616,144/657,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,068.60
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