Finding the Third Proportional to 654,330 and 959,895
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,330 and 959,895 is: 1,408,155.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,330 : 959,895 = 959,895 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,330/959,895 = 959,895/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,330x = 959,895 × 959,895 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,330x = 921,398,411,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,398,411,025/654,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,408,155.53
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