Finding the Third Proportional to 422,914 and 647,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,914 and 647,765 is: 992,162.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,914 : 647,765 = 647,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,914/647,765 = 647,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,914x = 647,765 × 647,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,914x = 419,599,495,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,599,495,225/422,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,162.70
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