Finding the Third Proportional to 422,434 and 653,705
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,434 and 653,705 is: 1,011,590.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,434 : 653,705 = 653,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,434/653,705 = 653,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,434x = 653,705 × 653,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,434x = 427,330,227,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,330,227,025/422,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,011,590.51
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