Finding the Third Proportional to 422,115 and 632,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,115 and 632,439 is: 947,559.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,115 : 632,439 = 632,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,115/632,439 = 632,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,115x = 632,439 × 632,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,115x = 399,979,088,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,979,088,721/422,115 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,559.52
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