Finding the Third Proportional to 409,356 and 631,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,356 and 631,530 is: 974,286.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,356 : 631,530 = 631,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,356/631,530 = 631,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,356x = 631,530 × 631,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,356x = 398,830,140,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,830,140,900/409,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,286.78
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