Finding the Third Proportional to 419,572 and 645,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 419,572 and 645,286 is: 992,425.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,572 : 645,286 = 645,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,572/645,286 = 645,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,572x = 645,286 × 645,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,572x = 416,394,021,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,394,021,796/419,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,425.67
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