Finding the Third Proportional to 459,299 and 653,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 459,299 and 653,227 is: 929,036.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,299 : 653,227 = 653,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,299/653,227 = 653,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,299x = 653,227 × 653,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,299x = 426,705,513,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,705,513,529/459,299 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 929,036.45
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