Finding the Third Proportional to 659,682 and 987,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 659,682 and 987,795 is: 1,479,105.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659,682 : 987,795 = 987,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659,682/987,795 = 987,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659,682x = 987,795 × 987,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659,682x = 975,738,962,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 975,738,962,025/659,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,479,105.03
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