Finding the Third Proportional to 415,800 and 632,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,800 and 632,448 is: 961,978.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,800 : 632,448 = 632,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,800/632,448 = 632,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,800x = 632,448 × 632,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,800x = 399,990,472,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,990,472,704/415,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 961,978.05
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