Finding the Third Proportional to 417,600 and 636,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,600 and 636,192 is: 969,205.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,600 : 636,192 = 636,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,600/636,192 = 636,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,600x = 636,192 × 636,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,600x = 404,740,260,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,740,260,864/417,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969,205.61
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