Finding the Third Proportional to 415,048 and 641,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,048 and 641,000 is: 989,960.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,048 : 641,000 = 641,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,048/641,000 = 641,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,048x = 641,000 × 641,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,048x = 410,881,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,881,000,000/415,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,960.20
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