Finding the Third Proportional to 433,000 and 647,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 433,000 and 647,740 is: 968,977.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433,000 : 647,740 = 647,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433,000/647,740 = 647,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433,000x = 647,740 × 647,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433,000x = 419,567,107,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,567,107,600/433,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,977.15
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