Finding the Third Proportional to 658,334 and 983,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,334 and 983,187 is: 1,468,337.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,334 : 983,187 = 983,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,334/983,187 = 983,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,334x = 983,187 × 983,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,334x = 966,656,676,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,656,676,969/658,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,468,337.77
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