Finding the Third Proportional to 421,568 and 632,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,568 and 632,364 is: 948,564.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,568 : 632,364 = 632,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,568/632,364 = 632,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,568x = 632,364 × 632,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,568x = 399,884,228,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,884,228,496/421,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,564.00
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