Finding the Third Proportional to 653,344 and 1,386,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,344 and 1,386,020 is: 2,940,336.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,344 : 1,386,020 = 1,386,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,344/1,386,020 = 1,386,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,344x = 1,386,020 × 1,386,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,344x = 1,921,051,440,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,921,051,440,400/653,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,940,336.85
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