Finding the Third Proportional to 420,129 and 630,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,129 and 630,504 is: 946,221.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,129 : 630,504 = 630,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,129/630,504 = 630,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,129x = 630,504 × 630,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,129x = 397,535,294,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,535,294,016/420,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,221.98
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