Finding the Third Proportional to 414,486 and 640,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 414,486 and 640,053 is: 988,375.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414,486 : 640,053 = 640,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414,486/640,053 = 640,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414,486x = 640,053 × 640,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414,486x = 409,667,842,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,667,842,809/414,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988,375.59
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