Finding the Third Proportional to 436,180 and 656,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,180 and 656,454 is: 987,967.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,180 : 656,454 = 656,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,180/656,454 = 656,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,180x = 656,454 × 656,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,180x = 430,931,854,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,931,854,116/436,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,967.94
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