Finding the Third Proportional to 419,605 and 632,891
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Solution
The third proportional to 419,605 and 632,891 is: 954,590.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,605 : 632,891 = 632,891 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,605/632,891 = 632,891/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,605x = 632,891 × 632,891 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,605x = 400,551,017,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,551,017,881/419,605 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,590.67
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