Finding the Third Proportional to 653,708.81 and 1,415,993.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,708.81 and 1,415,993.06 is: 3,067,170.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,708.81 : 1,415,993.06 = 1,415,993.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,708.81/1,415,993.06 = 1,415,993.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,708.81x = 1,415,993.06 × 1,415,993.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,708.81x = 2,005,036,353,048.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,005,036,353,048.13/653,708.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,067,170.45
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