Finding the Third Proportional to 405,684 and 630,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,684 and 630,642 is: 980,342.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,684 : 630,642 = 630,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,684/630,642 = 630,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,684x = 630,642 × 630,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,684x = 397,709,332,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,709,332,164/405,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,342.66
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