Finding the Third Proportional to 435,582 and 653,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,582 and 653,372 is: 980,056.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,582 : 653,372 = 653,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,582/653,372 = 653,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,582x = 653,372 × 653,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,582x = 426,894,970,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,894,970,384/435,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,056.50
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