Finding the Third Proportional to 653,700 and 1,412,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,700 and 1,412,438 is: 3,051,829.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,700 : 1,412,438 = 1,412,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,700/1,412,438 = 1,412,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,700x = 1,412,438 × 1,412,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,700x = 1,994,981,103,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,981,103,844/653,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,051,829.74
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