Finding the Third Proportional to 406,944 and 630,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,944 and 630,864 is: 977,995.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,944 : 630,864 = 630,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,944/630,864 = 630,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,944x = 630,864 × 630,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,944x = 397,989,386,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,989,386,496/406,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977,995.46
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