Finding the Third Proportional to 434,519 and 636,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,519 and 636,225 is: 931,563.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,519 : 636,225 = 636,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,519/636,225 = 636,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,519x = 636,225 × 636,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,519x = 404,782,250,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,782,250,625/434,519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,563.98
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