Finding the Third Proportional to 436,952 and 659,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,952 and 659,433 is: 995,193.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,952 : 659,433 = 659,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,952/659,433 = 659,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,952x = 659,433 × 659,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,952x = 434,851,881,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,851,881,489/436,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 995,193.71
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