Finding the Third Proportional to 335,583 and 654,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,583 and 654,156 is: 1,275,154.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,583 : 654,156 = 654,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,583/654,156 = 654,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,583x = 654,156 × 654,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,583x = 427,920,072,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,920,072,336/335,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,275,154.20
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