Finding the Third Proportional to 425,904 and 638,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,904 and 638,864 is: 958,308.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,904 : 638,864 = 638,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,904/638,864 = 638,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,904x = 638,864 × 638,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,904x = 408,147,210,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,147,210,496/425,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958,308.00
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