Finding the Third Proportional to 414,440 and 629,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 414,440 and 629,760 is: 956,948.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414,440 : 629,760 = 629,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414,440/629,760 = 629,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414,440x = 629,760 × 629,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414,440x = 396,597,657,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,597,657,600/414,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956,948.31
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