Finding the Third Proportional to 405,828 and 630,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,828 and 630,846 is: 980,628.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,828 : 630,846 = 630,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,828/630,846 = 630,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,828x = 630,846 × 630,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,828x = 397,966,675,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,966,675,716/405,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,628.93
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