Finding the Third Proportional to 653,954 and 1,396,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,954 and 1,396,612 is: 2,982,664.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,954 : 1,396,612 = 1,396,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,954/1,396,612 = 1,396,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,954x = 1,396,612 × 1,396,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,954x = 1,950,525,078,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,950,525,078,544/653,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,982,664.04
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