Finding the Third Proportional to 418,144 and 637,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,144 and 637,050 is: 970,557.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,144 : 637,050 = 637,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,144/637,050 = 637,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,144x = 637,050 × 637,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,144x = 405,832,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,832,702,500/418,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 970,557.28
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