Finding the Third Proportional to 429,136 and 630,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,136 and 630,565 is: 926,541.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,136 : 630,565 = 630,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,136/630,565 = 630,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,136x = 630,565 × 630,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,136x = 397,612,219,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,612,219,225/429,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 926,541.28
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