Finding the Third Proportional to 653,230 and 999,285
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,230 and 999,285 is: 1,528,666.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,230 : 999,285 = 999,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,230/999,285 = 999,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,230x = 999,285 × 999,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,230x = 998,570,511,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 998,570,511,225/653,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,528,666.03
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