Finding the Third Proportional to 432,164 and 654,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,164 and 654,208 is: 990,337.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,164 : 654,208 = 654,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,164/654,208 = 654,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,164x = 654,208 × 654,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,164x = 427,988,107,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,988,107,264/432,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,337.25
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