Finding the Third Proportional to 435,528 and 653,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,528 and 653,292 is: 979,938
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,528 : 653,292 = 653,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,528/653,292 = 653,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,528x = 653,292 × 653,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,528x = 426,790,437,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,790,437,264/435,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 979,938
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