Finding the Third Proportional to 653,026 and 989,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,026 and 989,397 is: 1,499,031.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,026 : 989,397 = 989,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,026/989,397 = 989,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,026x = 989,397 × 989,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,026x = 978,906,423,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 978,906,423,609/653,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499,031.32
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