Finding the Third Proportional to 435,351 and 659,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,351 and 659,597 is: 999,350.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,351 : 659,597 = 659,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,351/659,597 = 659,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,351x = 659,597 × 659,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,351x = 435,068,202,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,068,202,409/435,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999,350.41
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