Finding the Third Proportional to 653,001 and 989,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,001 and 989,378 is: 1,499,031.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,001 : 989,378 = 989,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,001/989,378 = 989,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,001x = 989,378 × 989,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,001x = 978,868,826,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 978,868,826,884/653,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499,031.13
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