Finding the Third Proportional to 653,348 and 1,009,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,348 and 1,009,425 is: 1,559,565.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,348 : 1,009,425 = 1,009,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,348/1,009,425 = 1,009,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,348x = 1,009,425 × 1,009,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,348x = 1,018,938,830,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,018,938,830,625/653,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,559,565.24
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