Finding the Third Proportional to 653,634 and 1,415,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,634 and 1,415,844 is: 3,066,875.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,634 : 1,415,844 = 1,415,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,634/1,415,844 = 1,415,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,634x = 1,415,844 × 1,415,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,634x = 2,004,614,232,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,004,614,232,336/653,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,066,875.70
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