Finding the Third Proportional to 653,676 and 1,423,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,676 and 1,423,101 is: 3,098,196.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,676 : 1,423,101 = 1,423,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,676/1,423,101 = 1,423,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,676x = 1,423,101 × 1,423,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,676x = 2,025,216,456,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,025,216,456,201/653,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,098,196.13
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