Finding the Third Proportional to 658,821 and 963,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,821 and 963,099 is: 1,407,908.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,821 : 963,099 = 963,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,821/963,099 = 963,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,821x = 963,099 × 963,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,821x = 927,559,683,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 927,559,683,801/658,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,407,908.50
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