Finding the Third Proportional to 406,106 and 631,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,106 and 631,307 is: 981,390.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,106 : 631,307 = 631,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,106/631,307 = 631,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,106x = 631,307 × 631,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,106x = 398,548,528,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,548,528,249/406,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,390.40
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