Finding the Third Proportional to 394,404 and 643,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,404 and 643,959 is: 1,051,417.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,404 : 643,959 = 643,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,404/643,959 = 643,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,404x = 643,959 × 643,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,404x = 414,683,193,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,683,193,681/394,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,051,417.31
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