Finding the Third Proportional to 418,138 and 631,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,138 and 631,099 is: 952,522.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,138 : 631,099 = 631,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,138/631,099 = 631,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,138x = 631,099 × 631,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,138x = 398,285,947,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,285,947,801/418,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952,522.73
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