Finding the Third Proportional to 420,924 and 631,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,924 and 631,866 is: 948,519.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,924 : 631,866 = 631,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,924/631,866 = 631,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,924x = 631,866 × 631,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,924x = 399,254,641,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,254,641,956/420,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,519.55
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