Finding the Third Proportional to 420,880 and 631,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,880 and 631,806 is: 948,438.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,880 : 631,806 = 631,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,880/631,806 = 631,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,880x = 631,806 × 631,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,880x = 399,178,821,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,178,821,636/420,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,438.56
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