Finding the Third Proportional to 653,966 and 1,396,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 653,966 and 1,396,636 is: 2,982,711.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,966 : 1,396,636 = 1,396,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,966/1,396,636 = 1,396,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,966x = 1,396,636 × 1,396,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,966x = 1,950,592,116,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,950,592,116,496/653,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,982,711.82
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