Finding the Third Proportional to 416,901 and 635,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 416,901 and 635,997 is: 970,235.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
416,901 : 635,997 = 635,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
416,901/635,997 = 635,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
416,901x = 635,997 × 635,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
416,901x = 404,492,184,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,492,184,009/416,901 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 970,235.58
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