Finding the Third Proportional to 409,240 and 631,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,240 and 631,356 is: 974,026.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,240 : 631,356 = 631,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,240/631,356 = 631,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,240x = 631,356 × 631,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,240x = 398,610,398,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,610,398,736/409,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,026.00
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