Finding the Third Proportional to 424,476 and 636,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,476 and 636,678 is: 954,963.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,476 : 636,678 = 636,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,476/636,678 = 636,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,476x = 636,678 × 636,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,476x = 405,358,875,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,358,875,684/424,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,963.00
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