Finding the Third Proportional to 419,216 and 641,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 419,216 and 641,592 is: 981,928.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,216 : 641,592 = 641,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,216/641,592 = 641,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,216x = 641,592 × 641,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,216x = 411,640,294,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,640,294,464/419,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,928.87
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