Finding the Third Proportional to 436,094 and 656,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,094 and 656,301 is: 987,702.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,094 : 656,301 = 656,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,094/656,301 = 656,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,094x = 656,301 × 656,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,094x = 430,731,002,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,731,002,601/436,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,702.20
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