Finding the Third Proportional to 429,660 and 644,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,660 and 644,192 is: 965,841.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,660 : 644,192 = 644,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,660/644,192 = 644,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,660x = 644,192 × 644,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,660x = 414,983,332,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,983,332,864/429,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,841.21
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