Finding the Third Proportional to 418,016 and 647,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,016 and 647,472 is: 1,002,880.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,016 : 647,472 = 647,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,016/647,472 = 647,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,016x = 647,472 × 647,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,016x = 419,219,990,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,219,990,784/418,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,002,880.25
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