Finding the Third Proportional to 653,493 and 1,366,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,493 and 1,366,827 is: 2,858,815.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,493 : 1,366,827 = 1,366,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,493/1,366,827 = 1,366,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,493x = 1,366,827 × 1,366,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,493x = 1,868,216,047,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,868,216,047,929/653,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,858,815.70
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