Finding the Third Proportional to 669,282 and 981,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 669,282 and 981,603 is: 1,439,668.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
669,282 : 981,603 = 981,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
669,282/981,603 = 981,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
669,282x = 981,603 × 981,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
669,282x = 963,544,449,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 963,544,449,609/669,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,439,668.85
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