Finding the Third Proportional to 436,202 and 639,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,202 and 639,902 is: 938,726.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,202 : 639,902 = 639,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,202/639,902 = 639,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,202x = 639,902 × 639,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,202x = 409,474,569,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,474,569,604/436,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,726.94
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