Finding the Third Proportional to 433,984 and 657,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 433,984 and 657,096 is: 994,910.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433,984 : 657,096 = 657,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433,984/657,096 = 657,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433,984x = 657,096 × 657,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433,984x = 431,775,153,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,775,153,216/433,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,910.30
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