Finding the Third Proportional to 672,678 and 983,117.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 672,678 and 983,117.25 is: 1,436,823.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
672,678 : 983,117.25 = 983,117.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
672,678/983,117.25 = 983,117.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
672,678x = 983,117.25 × 983,117.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
672,678x = 966,519,527,247.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,519,527,247.56/672,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,436,823.45
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