Finding the Third Proportional to 409,232 and 631,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,232 and 631,344 is: 974,008.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,232 : 631,344 = 631,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,232/631,344 = 631,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,232x = 631,344 × 631,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,232x = 398,595,246,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,595,246,336/409,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,008.01
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