Finding the Third Proportional to 412,794 and 631,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,794 and 631,017 is: 964,603.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,794 : 631,017 = 631,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,794/631,017 = 631,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,794x = 631,017 × 631,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,794x = 398,182,454,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,182,454,289/412,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,603.30
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