Finding the Third Proportional to 421,533 and 632,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,533 and 632,313 is: 948,489.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,533 : 632,313 = 632,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,533/632,313 = 632,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,533x = 632,313 × 632,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,533x = 399,819,729,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,819,729,969/421,533 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,489.75
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