Finding the Third Proportional to 409,234 and 631,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,234 and 631,347 is: 974,012.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,234 : 631,347 = 631,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,234/631,347 = 631,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,234x = 631,347 × 631,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,234x = 398,599,034,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,599,034,409/409,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,012.51
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