Finding the Third Proportional to 418,284 and 631,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,284 and 631,350 is: 952,947.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,284 : 631,350 = 631,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,284/631,350 = 631,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,284x = 631,350 × 631,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,284x = 398,602,822,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,602,822,500/418,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952,947.81
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