Finding the Third Proportional to 436,239 and 651,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,239 and 651,753 is: 973,736.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,239 : 651,753 = 651,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,239/651,753 = 651,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,239x = 651,753 × 651,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,239x = 424,781,973,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,781,973,009/436,239 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 973,736.81
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