Finding the Third Proportional to 423,045 and 647,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,045 and 647,964 is: 992,464.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,045 : 647,964 = 647,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,045/647,964 = 647,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,045x = 647,964 × 647,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,045x = 419,857,345,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,857,345,296/423,045 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,464.97
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