Finding the Third Proportional to 399,195 and 634,854.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 399,195 and 634,854.38 is: 1,009,632.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,195 : 634,854.38 = 634,854.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,195/634,854.38 = 634,854.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,195x = 634,854.38 × 634,854.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,195x = 403,040,077,456.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,040,077,456.64/399,195 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,009,632.08
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