Finding the Third Proportional to 653,688 and 1,400,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,688 and 1,400,688 is: 3,001,320.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,688 : 1,400,688 = 1,400,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,688/1,400,688 = 1,400,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,688x = 1,400,688 × 1,400,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,688x = 1,961,926,873,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,961,926,873,344/653,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,001,320.01
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