Finding the Third Proportional to 477,218 and 645,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 477,218 and 645,795 is: 873,921.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477,218 : 645,795 = 645,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477,218/645,795 = 645,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477,218x = 645,795 × 645,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477,218x = 417,051,182,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,051,182,025/477,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,921.73
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