Finding the Third Proportional to 435,156 and 665,238
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,156 and 665,238 is: 1,016,972.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,156 : 665,238 = 665,238 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,156/665,238 = 665,238/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,156x = 665,238 × 665,238 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,156x = 442,541,596,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,541,596,644/435,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,016,972.30
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