Finding the Third Proportional to 418,332 and 628,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,332 and 628,451 is: 944,108.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,332 : 628,451 = 628,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,332/628,451 = 628,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,332x = 628,451 × 628,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,332x = 394,950,659,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,950,659,401/418,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,108.17
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