Finding the Third Proportional to 431,576 and 653,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,576 and 653,362 is: 989,123.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,576 : 653,362 = 653,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,576/653,362 = 653,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,576x = 653,362 × 653,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,576x = 426,881,903,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,881,903,044/431,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,123.36
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