Finding the Third Proportional to 418,255 and 631,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,255 and 631,307 is: 952,884.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,255 : 631,307 = 631,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,255/631,307 = 631,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,255x = 631,307 × 631,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,255x = 398,548,528,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,548,528,249/418,255 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952,884.07
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