Finding the Third Proportional to 653,864 and 1,407,920.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,864 and 1,407,920.50 is: 3,031,578.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,864 : 1,407,920.50 = 1,407,920.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,864/1,407,920.50 = 1,407,920.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,864x = 1,407,920.50 × 1,407,920.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,864x = 1,982,240,134,320.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,982,240,134,320.25/653,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,031,578.64
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