Finding the Third Proportional to 421,290 and 646,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,290 and 646,013 is: 990,606.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,290 : 646,013 = 646,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,290/646,013 = 646,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,290x = 646,013 × 646,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,290x = 417,332,796,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,332,796,169/421,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,606.94
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