Finding the Third Proportional to 434,599 and 639,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,599 and 639,331 is: 940,508.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,599 : 639,331 = 639,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,599/639,331 = 639,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,599x = 639,331 × 639,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,599x = 408,744,127,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,744,127,561/434,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 940,508.67
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