Finding the Third Proportional to 434,604 and 639,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,604 and 639,336 is: 940,512.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,604 : 639,336 = 639,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,604/639,336 = 639,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,604x = 639,336 × 639,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,604x = 408,750,520,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,750,520,896/434,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 940,512.56
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