Finding the Third Proportional to 420,264 and 630,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,264 and 630,828 is: 946,890.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,264 : 630,828 = 630,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,264/630,828 = 630,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,264x = 630,828 × 630,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,264x = 397,943,965,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,943,965,584/420,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,890.44
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