Finding the Third Proportional to 432,024 and 646,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,024 and 646,308 is: 966,876.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,024 : 646,308 = 646,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,024/646,308 = 646,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,024x = 646,308 × 646,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,024x = 417,714,030,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,714,030,864/432,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 966,876.91
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