Finding the Third Proportional to 435,353 and 659,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,353 and 659,600 is: 999,354.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,353 : 659,600 = 659,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,353/659,600 = 659,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,353x = 659,600 × 659,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,353x = 435,072,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,072,160,000/435,353 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999,354.91
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