Finding the Third Proportional to 675,021 and 985,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 675,021 and 985,875 is: 1,439,880.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
675,021 : 985,875 = 985,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
675,021/985,875 = 985,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
675,021x = 985,875 × 985,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
675,021x = 971,949,515,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 971,949,515,625/675,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,439,880.41
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