Finding the Third Proportional to 435,544 and 653,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,544 and 653,320 is: 979,986.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,544 : 653,320 = 653,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,544/653,320 = 653,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,544x = 653,320 × 653,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,544x = 426,827,022,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,827,022,400/435,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 979,986.00
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