Finding the Third Proportional to 413,244 and 638,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 413,244 and 638,567 is: 986,748.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
413,244 : 638,567 = 638,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
413,244/638,567 = 638,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
413,244x = 638,567 × 638,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
413,244x = 407,767,813,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,767,813,489/413,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,748.30
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