Finding the Third Proportional to 436,624 and 652,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,624 and 652,236 is: 974,320.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,624 : 652,236 = 652,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,624/652,236 = 652,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,624x = 652,236 × 652,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,624x = 425,411,799,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,411,799,696/436,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,320.70
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