Finding the Third Proportional to 414,298 and 639,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 414,298 and 639,764 is: 987,931.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414,298 : 639,764 = 639,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414,298/639,764 = 639,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414,298x = 639,764 × 639,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414,298x = 409,297,975,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,297,975,696/414,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,931.33
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