Finding the Third Proportional to 653,818 and 999,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,818 and 999,743 is: 1,528,691.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,818 : 999,743 = 999,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,818/999,743 = 999,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,818x = 999,743 × 999,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,818x = 999,486,066,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 999,486,066,049/653,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,528,691.57
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