Finding the Third Proportional to 415,152 and 642,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,152 and 642,096 is: 993,099.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,152 : 642,096 = 642,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,152/642,096 = 642,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,152x = 642,096 × 642,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,152x = 412,287,273,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,287,273,216/415,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 993,099.57
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