Finding the Third Proportional to 653,664 and 1,545,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,664 and 1,545,526 is: 3,654,248.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,664 : 1,545,526 = 1,545,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,664/1,545,526 = 1,545,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,664x = 1,545,526 × 1,545,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,664x = 2,388,650,616,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,388,650,616,676/653,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,654,248.39
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