Finding the Third Proportional to 436,600 and 652,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,600 and 652,204 is: 974,278.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,600 : 652,204 = 652,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,600/652,204 = 652,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,600x = 652,204 × 652,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,600x = 425,370,057,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,370,057,616/436,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,278.65
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