Finding the Third Proportional to 653,214 and 1,332,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,214 and 1,332,671 is: 2,718,882.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,214 : 1,332,671 = 1,332,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,214/1,332,671 = 1,332,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,214x = 1,332,671 × 1,332,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,214x = 1,776,011,994,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,776,011,994,241/653,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,718,882.32
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