Finding the Third Proportional to 419,904 and 637,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 419,904 and 637,632 is: 968,256
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,904 : 637,632 = 637,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,904/637,632 = 637,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,904x = 637,632 × 637,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,904x = 406,574,567,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,574,567,424/419,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,256
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