Finding the Third Proportional to 653,210 and 1,332,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,210 and 1,332,663 is: 2,718,866.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,210 : 1,332,663 = 1,332,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,210/1,332,663 = 1,332,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,210x = 1,332,663 × 1,332,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,210x = 1,775,990,671,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,775,990,671,569/653,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,718,866.32
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