Finding the Third Proportional to 405,832 and 630,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,832 and 630,852 is: 980,637.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,832 : 630,852 = 630,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,832/630,852 = 630,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,832x = 630,852 × 630,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,832x = 397,974,245,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,974,245,904/405,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,637.91
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