Finding the Third Proportional to 401,950 and 639,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,950 and 639,825 is: 1,018,475.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,950 : 639,825 = 639,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,950/639,825 = 639,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,950x = 639,825 × 639,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,950x = 409,376,030,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,376,030,625/401,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,018,475.01
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