Finding the Third Proportional to 436,606 and 652,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,606 and 652,213 is: 974,292.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,606 : 652,213 = 652,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,606/652,213 = 652,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,606x = 652,213 × 652,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,606x = 425,381,797,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,381,797,369/436,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,292.15
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