Finding the Third Proportional to 419,589 and 650,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 419,589 and 650,889 is: 1,009,693.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,589 : 650,889 = 650,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,589/650,889 = 650,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,589x = 650,889 × 650,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,589x = 423,656,490,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 423,656,490,321/419,589 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,009,693.99
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