Finding the Third Proportional to 429,453 and 631,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,453 and 631,057 is: 927,302.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,453 : 631,057 = 631,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,453/631,057 = 631,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,453x = 631,057 × 631,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,453x = 398,232,937,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,232,937,249/429,453 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,302.73
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