Finding the Third Proportional to 429,338 and 630,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,338 and 630,876 is: 927,019.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,338 : 630,876 = 630,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,338/630,876 = 630,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,338x = 630,876 × 630,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,338x = 398,004,527,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,004,527,376/429,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,019.10
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