Finding the Third Proportional to 432,082 and 633,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,082 and 633,531 is: 928,901.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,082 : 633,531 = 633,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,082/633,531 = 633,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,082x = 633,531 × 633,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,082x = 401,361,527,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,361,527,961/432,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,901.29
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