Finding the Third Proportional to 429,343 and 630,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,343 and 630,880 is: 927,020.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,343 : 630,880 = 630,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,343/630,880 = 630,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,343x = 630,880 × 630,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,343x = 398,009,574,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,009,574,400/429,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,020.06
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