Finding the Third Proportional to 407,736 and 629,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,736 and 629,784 is: 972,756.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,736 : 629,784 = 629,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,736/629,784 = 629,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,736x = 629,784 × 629,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,736x = 396,627,886,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,627,886,656/407,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,756.60
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