Finding the Third Proportional to 672,606 and 983,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 672,606 and 983,043 is: 1,436,760.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
672,606 : 983,043 = 983,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
672,606/983,043 = 983,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
672,606x = 983,043 × 983,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
672,606x = 966,373,539,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,373,539,849/672,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,436,760.21
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