Finding the Third Proportional to 416,839 and 645,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 416,839 and 645,851 is: 1,000,682.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
416,839 : 645,851 = 645,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
416,839/645,851 = 645,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
416,839x = 645,851 × 645,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
416,839x = 417,123,514,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,123,514,201/416,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,000,682.55
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