Finding the Third Proportional to 428,706 and 630,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 428,706 and 630,234 is: 926,497.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,706 : 630,234 = 630,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,706/630,234 = 630,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,706x = 630,234 × 630,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,706x = 397,194,894,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,194,894,756/428,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 926,497.17
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