Finding the Third Proportional to 418,012 and 636,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,012 and 636,798 is: 970,095.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,012 : 636,798 = 636,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,012/636,798 = 636,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,012x = 636,798 × 636,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,012x = 405,511,692,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,511,692,804/418,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 970,095.82
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