Finding the Third Proportional to 418,252 and 631,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,252 and 631,302 is: 952,875.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,252 : 631,302 = 631,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,252/631,302 = 631,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,252x = 631,302 × 631,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,252x = 398,542,215,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,542,215,204/418,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952,875.81
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