Finding the Third Proportional to 420,136 and 630,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,136 and 630,513 is: 946,233.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,136 : 630,513 = 630,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,136/630,513 = 630,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,136x = 630,513 × 630,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,136x = 397,546,643,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,546,643,169/420,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,233.23
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