Finding the Third Proportional to 420,777 and 636,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,777 and 636,201 is: 961,915.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,777 : 636,201 = 636,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,777/636,201 = 636,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,777x = 636,201 × 636,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,777x = 404,751,712,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,751,712,401/420,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 961,915.01
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