Finding the Third Proportional to 476,090 and 652,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,090 and 652,827 is: 895,173.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,090 : 652,827 = 652,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,090/652,827 = 652,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,090x = 652,827 × 652,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,090x = 426,183,091,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,183,091,929/476,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 895,173.37
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