Finding the Third Proportional to 418,320 and 646,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,320 and 646,375 is: 998,758.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,320 : 646,375 = 646,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,320/646,375 = 646,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,320x = 646,375 × 646,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,320x = 417,800,640,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,800,640,625/418,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 998,758.46
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