Finding the Third Proportional to 653,206 and 1,332,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,206 and 1,332,655 is: 2,718,850.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,206 : 1,332,655 = 1,332,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,206/1,332,655 = 1,332,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,206x = 1,332,655 × 1,332,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,206x = 1,775,969,349,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,775,969,349,025/653,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,718,850.33
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