Finding the Third Proportional to 415,856 and 643,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,856 and 643,656 is: 996,241.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,856 : 643,656 = 643,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,856/643,656 = 643,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,856x = 643,656 × 643,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,856x = 414,293,046,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,293,046,336/415,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,241.60
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