Finding the Third Proportional to 429,632 and 631,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,632 and 631,296 is: 927,618.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,632 : 631,296 = 631,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,632/631,296 = 631,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,632x = 631,296 × 631,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,632x = 398,534,639,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,534,639,616/429,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,618.61
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