Finding the Third Proportional to 431,579 and 653,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,579 and 653,367 is: 989,131.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,579 : 653,367 = 653,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,579/653,367 = 653,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,579x = 653,367 × 653,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,579x = 426,888,436,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,888,436,689/431,579 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,131.62
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