Finding the Third Proportional to 412,856 and 638,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,856 and 638,068 is: 986,132.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,856 : 638,068 = 638,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,856/638,068 = 638,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,856x = 638,068 × 638,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,856x = 407,130,772,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,130,772,624/412,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,132.63
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