Finding the Third Proportional to 653,952 and 1,396,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,952 and 1,396,608 is: 2,982,656.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,952 : 1,396,608 = 1,396,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,952/1,396,608 = 1,396,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,952x = 1,396,608 × 1,396,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,952x = 1,950,513,905,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,950,513,905,664/653,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,982,656.08
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