Finding the Third Proportional to 697,497 and 987,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 697,497 and 987,230 is: 1,397,315.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697,497 : 987,230 = 987,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697,497/987,230 = 987,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697,497x = 987,230 × 987,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697,497x = 974,623,072,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 974,623,072,900/697,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,397,315.08
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