Finding the Third Proportional to 653,478 and 999,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,478 and 999,441 is: 1,528,563.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,478 : 999,441 = 999,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,478/999,441 = 999,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,478x = 999,441 × 999,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,478x = 998,882,312,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 998,882,312,481/653,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,528,563.03
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