Finding the Third Proportional to 435,496 and 653,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,496 and 653,244 is: 979,866
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,496 : 653,244 = 653,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,496/653,244 = 653,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,496x = 653,244 × 653,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,496x = 426,727,723,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,727,723,536/435,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 979,866
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