Finding the Third Proportional to 653,607 and 999,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,607 and 999,120 is: 1,527,279.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,607 : 999,120 = 999,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,607/999,120 = 999,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,607x = 999,120 × 999,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,607x = 998,240,774,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 998,240,774,400/653,607 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527,279.81
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