Finding the Third Proportional to 477,002 and 645,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 477,002 and 645,519 is: 873,570.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477,002 : 645,519 = 645,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477,002/645,519 = 645,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477,002x = 645,519 × 645,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477,002x = 416,694,779,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,694,779,361/477,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,570.30
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