Finding the Third Proportional to 433,154 and 649,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 433,154 and 649,731 is: 974,596.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433,154 : 649,731 = 649,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433,154/649,731 = 649,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433,154x = 649,731 × 649,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433,154x = 422,150,372,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,150,372,361/433,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,596.50
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