Finding the Third Proportional to 653,424 and 1,334,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,424 and 1,334,496 is: 2,725,457.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,424 : 1,334,496 = 1,334,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,424/1,334,496 = 1,334,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,424x = 1,334,496 × 1,334,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,424x = 1,780,879,574,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,780,879,574,016/653,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,725,457.86
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