Finding the Third Proportional to 414,533 and 640,119
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Solution
The third proportional to 414,533 and 640,119 is: 988,467.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414,533 : 640,119 = 640,119 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414,533/640,119 = 640,119/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414,533x = 640,119 × 640,119 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414,533x = 409,752,334,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,752,334,161/414,533 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988,467.35
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