Finding the Third Proportional to 429,044 and 643,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,044 and 643,370 is: 964,761.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,044 : 643,370 = 643,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,044/643,370 = 643,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,044x = 643,370 × 643,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,044x = 413,924,956,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 413,924,956,900/429,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,761.09
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