Finding the Third Proportional to 429,208 and 641,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,208 and 641,544 is: 958,925.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,208 : 641,544 = 641,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,208/641,544 = 641,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,208x = 641,544 × 641,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,208x = 411,578,703,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,578,703,936/429,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958,925.98
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