Finding the Third Proportional to 417,928 and 630,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,928 and 630,780 is: 952,038.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,928 : 630,780 = 630,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,928/630,780 = 630,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,928x = 630,780 × 630,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,928x = 397,883,408,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,883,408,400/417,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952,038.17
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