Finding the Third Proportional to 433,196 and 649,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 433,196 and 649,794 is: 974,691
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433,196 : 649,794 = 649,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433,196/649,794 = 649,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433,196x = 649,794 × 649,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433,196x = 422,232,242,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,232,242,436/433,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,691
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