Finding the Third Proportional to 652,010 and 997,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,010 and 997,389 is: 1,525,720.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,010 : 997,389 = 997,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,010/997,389 = 997,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,010x = 997,389 × 997,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,010x = 994,784,817,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 994,784,817,321/652,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,525,720.18
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