Finding the Third Proportional to 653,518 and 999,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,518 and 999,501 is: 1,528,653.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,518 : 999,501 = 999,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,518/999,501 = 999,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,518x = 999,501 × 999,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,518x = 999,002,249,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 999,002,249,001/653,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,528,653.00
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