Finding the Third Proportional to 428,882 and 630,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 428,882 and 630,843 is: 927,907.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,882 : 630,843 = 630,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,882/630,843 = 630,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,882x = 630,843 × 630,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,882x = 397,962,890,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,962,890,649/428,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,907.65
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