Finding the Third Proportional to 653,482 and 999,445
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,482 and 999,445 is: 1,528,565.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,482 : 999,445 = 999,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,482/999,445 = 999,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,482x = 999,445 × 999,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,482x = 998,890,308,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 998,890,308,025/653,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,528,565.91
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