Finding the Third Proportional to 408,004 and 633,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,004 and 633,318 is: 983,058.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,004 : 633,318 = 633,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,004/633,318 = 633,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,004x = 633,318 × 633,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,004x = 401,091,689,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,091,689,124/408,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983,058.23
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