Finding the Third Proportional to 653,656 and 1,400,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,656 and 1,400,624 is: 3,001,192.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,656 : 1,400,624 = 1,400,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,656/1,400,624 = 1,400,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,656x = 1,400,624 × 1,400,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,656x = 1,961,747,589,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,961,747,589,376/653,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,001,192.66
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