Finding the Third Proportional to 411,968 and 637,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 411,968 and 637,554 is: 986,666.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411,968 : 637,554 = 637,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411,968/637,554 = 637,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411,968x = 637,554 × 637,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411,968x = 406,475,102,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,475,102,916/411,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,666.69
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