Finding the Third Proportional to 698,897 and 956,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,897 and 956,385 is: 1,308,736.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,897 : 956,385 = 956,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,897/956,385 = 956,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,897x = 956,385 × 956,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,897x = 914,672,268,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 914,672,268,225/698,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,736.86
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