Finding the Third Proportional to 435,534 and 653,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,534 and 653,301 is: 979,951.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,534 : 653,301 = 653,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,534/653,301 = 653,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,534x = 653,301 × 653,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,534x = 426,802,196,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,802,196,601/435,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 979,951.50
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