Finding the Third Proportional to 414,304 and 639,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 414,304 and 639,774 is: 987,947.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414,304 : 639,774 = 639,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414,304/639,774 = 639,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414,304x = 639,774 × 639,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414,304x = 409,310,771,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,310,771,076/414,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,947.91
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