Finding the Third Proportional to 653,862 and 999,801
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,862 and 999,801 is: 1,528,766.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,862 : 999,801 = 999,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,862/999,801 = 999,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,862x = 999,801 × 999,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,862x = 999,602,039,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 999,602,039,601/653,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,528,766.07
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