Finding the Third Proportional to 415,806 and 643,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,806 and 643,581 is: 996,129.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,806 : 643,581 = 643,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,806/643,581 = 643,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,806x = 643,581 × 643,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,806x = 414,196,503,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,196,503,561/415,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,129.21
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