Finding the Third Proportional to 405,824 and 630,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,824 and 630,839 is: 980,616.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,824 : 630,839 = 630,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,824/630,839 = 630,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,824x = 630,839 × 630,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,824x = 397,957,843,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,957,843,921/405,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,616.83
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