Finding the Third Proportional to 435,917 and 656,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,917 and 656,390 is: 988,371.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,917 : 656,390 = 656,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,917/656,390 = 656,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,917x = 656,390 × 656,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,917x = 430,847,832,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,847,832,100/435,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988,371.25
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