Finding the Third Proportional to 436,190 and 656,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,190 and 656,470 is: 987,993.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,190 : 656,470 = 656,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,190/656,470 = 656,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,190x = 656,470 × 656,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,190x = 430,952,860,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,952,860,900/436,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,993.45
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