Finding the Third Proportional to 431,588 and 653,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,588 and 653,379 is: 989,147.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,588 : 653,379 = 653,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,588/653,379 = 653,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,588x = 653,379 × 653,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,588x = 426,904,117,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,904,117,641/431,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,147.33
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