Finding the Third Proportional to 426,194 and 647,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,194 and 647,066 is: 982,403.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,194 : 647,066 = 647,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,194/647,066 = 647,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,194x = 647,066 × 647,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,194x = 418,694,408,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,694,408,356/426,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,403.34
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