Finding the Third Proportional to 673,230 and 983,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,230 and 983,807 is: 1,437,660.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,230 : 983,807 = 983,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,230/983,807 = 983,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,230x = 983,807 × 983,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,230x = 967,876,213,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,876,213,249/673,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,437,660.55
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