Finding the Third Proportional to 412,938 and 638,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,938 and 638,182 is: 986,289.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,938 : 638,182 = 638,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,938/638,182 = 638,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,938x = 638,182 × 638,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,938x = 407,276,265,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,276,265,124/412,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,289.14
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