Finding the Third Proportional to 423,515 and 636,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,515 and 636,218 is: 955,747.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,515 : 636,218 = 636,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,515/636,218 = 636,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,515x = 636,218 × 636,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,515x = 404,773,343,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,773,343,524/423,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,747.36
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