Finding the Third Proportional to 410,842 and 631,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 410,842 and 631,215 is: 969,794.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410,842 : 631,215 = 631,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410,842/631,215 = 631,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410,842x = 631,215 × 631,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410,842x = 398,432,376,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,432,376,225/410,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969,794.66
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