Finding the Third Proportional to 414,301 and 639,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 414,301 and 639,767 is: 987,933.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414,301 : 639,767 = 639,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414,301/639,767 = 639,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414,301x = 639,767 × 639,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414,301x = 409,301,814,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,301,814,289/414,301 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,933.45
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