Finding the Third Proportional to 417,968 and 645,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,968 and 645,780 is: 997,760.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,968 : 645,780 = 645,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,968/645,780 = 645,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,968x = 645,780 × 645,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,968x = 417,031,808,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,031,808,400/417,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 997,760.14
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