Finding the Third Proportional to 407,206 and 634,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,206 and 634,075 is: 987,340.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,206 : 634,075 = 634,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,206/634,075 = 634,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,206x = 634,075 × 634,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,206x = 402,051,105,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,051,105,625/407,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,340.82
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