Finding the Third Proportional to 418,248 and 631,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,248 and 631,296 is: 952,866.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,248 : 631,296 = 631,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,248/631,296 = 631,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,248x = 631,296 × 631,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,248x = 398,534,639,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,534,639,616/418,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952,866.81
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