Finding the Third Proportional to 691,221 and 988,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,221 and 988,447 is: 1,413,480.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,221 : 988,447 = 988,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,221/988,447 = 988,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,221x = 988,447 × 988,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,221x = 977,027,471,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 977,027,471,809/691,221 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,413,480.60
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