Finding the Third Proportional to 416,884 and 633,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 416,884 and 633,750 is: 963,431.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
416,884 : 633,750 = 633,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
416,884/633,750 = 633,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
416,884x = 633,750 × 633,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
416,884x = 401,639,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,639,062,500/416,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,431.22
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