Finding the Third Proportional to 436,592 and 652,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,592 and 652,208 is: 974,308.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,592 : 652,208 = 652,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,592/652,208 = 652,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,592x = 652,208 × 652,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,592x = 425,375,275,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,375,275,264/436,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,308.45
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