Finding the Third Proportional to 423,810 and 640,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,810 and 640,035 is: 966,576.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,810 : 640,035 = 640,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,810/640,035 = 640,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,810x = 640,035 × 640,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,810x = 409,644,801,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,644,801,225/423,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 966,576.53
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