Finding the Third Proportional to 425,739 and 640,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,739 and 640,386 is: 963,252.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,739 : 640,386 = 640,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,739/640,386 = 640,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,739x = 640,386 × 640,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,739x = 410,094,228,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,094,228,996/425,739 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,252.67
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