Finding the Third Proportional to 414,894 and 640,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 414,894 and 640,769 is: 989,614.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414,894 : 640,769 = 640,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414,894/640,769 = 640,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414,894x = 640,769 × 640,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414,894x = 410,584,911,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,584,911,361/414,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,614.00
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