Finding the Third Proportional to 436,252 and 651,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,252 and 651,770 is: 973,758.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,252 : 651,770 = 651,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,252/651,770 = 651,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,252x = 651,770 × 651,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,252x = 424,804,132,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,804,132,900/436,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 973,758.59
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