Finding the Third Proportional to 653,517 and 1,432,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,517 and 1,432,800 is: 3,141,335.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,517 : 1,432,800 = 1,432,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,517/1,432,800 = 1,432,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,517x = 1,432,800 × 1,432,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,517x = 2,052,915,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,052,915,840,000/653,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,141,335.02
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