Finding the Third Proportional to 432,602 and 645,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,602 and 645,315 is: 962,620.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,602 : 645,315 = 645,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,602/645,315 = 645,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,602x = 645,315 × 645,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,602x = 416,431,449,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,431,449,225/432,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 962,620.26
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