Finding the Third Proportional to 653,866 and 1,407,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,866 and 1,407,925 is: 3,031,588.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,866 : 1,407,925 = 1,407,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,866/1,407,925 = 1,407,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,866x = 1,407,925 × 1,407,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,866x = 1,982,252,805,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,982,252,805,625/653,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,031,588.74
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