Finding the Third Proportional to 653,928 and 999,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,928 and 999,900 is: 1,528,914.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,928 : 999,900 = 999,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,928/999,900 = 999,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,928x = 999,900 × 999,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,928x = 999,800,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 999,800,010,000/653,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,528,914.51
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