Finding the Third Proportional to 405,738 and 630,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,738 and 630,708 is: 980,417.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,738 : 630,708 = 630,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,738/630,708 = 630,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,738x = 630,708 × 630,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,738x = 397,792,581,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,792,581,264/405,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,417.37
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