Finding the Third Proportional to 415,993 and 642,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,993 and 642,330 is: 991,814.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,993 : 642,330 = 642,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,993/642,330 = 642,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,993x = 642,330 × 642,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,993x = 412,587,828,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,587,828,900/415,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 991,814.35
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