Finding the Third Proportional to 421,524 and 632,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,524 and 632,292 is: 948,447.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,524 : 632,292 = 632,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,524/632,292 = 632,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,524x = 632,292 × 632,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,524x = 399,793,173,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,793,173,264/421,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,447.00
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