Finding the Third Proportional to 420,604 and 635,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,604 and 635,922 is: 961,466.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,604 : 635,922 = 635,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,604/635,922 = 635,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,604x = 635,922 × 635,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,604x = 404,396,790,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,396,790,084/420,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 961,466.82
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