Finding the Third Proportional to 435,896 and 654,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,896 and 654,284 is: 982,086.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,896 : 654,284 = 654,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,896/654,284 = 654,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,896x = 654,284 × 654,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,896x = 428,087,552,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,087,552,656/435,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,086.44
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