Finding the Third Proportional to 435,422 and 640,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,422 and 640,329 is: 941,664.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,422 : 640,329 = 640,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,422/640,329 = 640,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,422x = 640,329 × 640,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,422x = 410,021,228,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,021,228,241/435,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,664.01
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