Finding the Third Proportional to 405,734 and 630,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,734 and 630,717 is: 980,455.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,734 : 630,717 = 630,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,734/630,717 = 630,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,734x = 630,717 × 630,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,734x = 397,803,934,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,803,934,089/405,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,455.01
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