Finding the Third Proportional to 418,088 and 631,049
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,088 and 631,049 is: 952,485.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,088 : 631,049 = 631,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,088/631,049 = 631,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,088x = 631,049 × 631,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,088x = 398,222,840,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,222,840,401/418,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952,485.70
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