Finding the Third Proportional to 398,266 and 630,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 398,266 and 630,941 is: 999,549.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
398,266 : 630,941 = 630,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
398,266/630,941 = 630,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
398,266x = 630,941 × 630,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
398,266x = 398,086,545,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,086,545,481/398,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999,549.41
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