Finding the Third Proportional to 414,306 and 639,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 414,306 and 639,777 is: 987,952.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414,306 : 639,777 = 639,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414,306/639,777 = 639,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414,306x = 639,777 × 639,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414,306x = 409,314,609,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,314,609,729/414,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,952.41
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