Finding the Third Proportional to 658,332 and 983,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,332 and 983,184 is: 1,468,333.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,332 : 983,184 = 983,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,332/983,184 = 983,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,332x = 983,184 × 983,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,332x = 966,650,777,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,650,777,856/658,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,468,333.27
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