Finding the Third Proportional to 459,305 and 653,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 459,305 and 653,235 is: 929,047.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,305 : 653,235 = 653,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,305/653,235 = 653,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,305x = 653,235 × 653,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,305x = 426,715,965,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,715,965,225/459,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 929,047.07
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