Finding the Third Proportional to 394,480 and 640,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,480 and 640,901 is: 1,041,254.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,480 : 640,901 = 640,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,480/640,901 = 640,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,480x = 640,901 × 640,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,480x = 410,754,091,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,754,091,801/394,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,041,254.54
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