Finding the Third Proportional to 655,454 and 897,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 655,454 and 897,033 is: 1,227,650.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655,454 : 897,033 = 897,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655,454/897,033 = 897,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655,454x = 897,033 × 897,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655,454x = 804,668,203,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 804,668,203,089/655,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,227,650.15
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