Finding the Third Proportional to 653,498 and 1,415,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,498 and 1,415,557 is: 3,066,270.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,498 : 1,415,557 = 1,415,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,498/1,415,557 = 1,415,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,498x = 1,415,557 × 1,415,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,498x = 2,003,801,620,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,003,801,620,249/653,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,066,270.47
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