Finding the Third Proportional to 406,164.38 and 631,450.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,164.38 and 631,450.69 is: 981,696.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,164.38 : 631,450.69 = 631,450.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,164.38/631,450.69 = 631,450.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,164.38x = 631,450.69 × 631,450.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,164.38x = 398,729,970,744.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,729,970,744.22/406,164.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,696.07
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