Finding the Third Proportional to 697,212 and 981,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 697,212 and 981,780 is: 1,382,494.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697,212 : 981,780 = 981,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697,212/981,780 = 981,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697,212x = 981,780 × 981,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697,212x = 963,891,968,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 963,891,968,400/697,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,382,494.81
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