Finding the Third Proportional to 405,558 and 631,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,558 and 631,260 is: 982,570.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,558 : 631,260 = 631,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,558/631,260 = 631,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,558x = 631,260 × 631,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,558x = 398,489,187,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,489,187,600/405,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,570.16
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