Finding the Third Proportional to 653,516 and 999,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,516 and 999,498 is: 1,528,648.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,516 : 999,498 = 999,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,516/999,498 = 999,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,516x = 999,498 × 999,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,516x = 998,996,252,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 998,996,252,004/653,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,528,648.50
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