Finding the Third Proportional to 481,518 and 644,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,518 and 644,193 is: 861,825.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,518 : 644,193 = 644,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,518/644,193 = 644,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,518x = 644,193 × 644,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,518x = 414,984,621,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,984,621,249/481,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 861,825.77
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