Finding the Third Proportional to 434,998 and 633,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,998 and 633,559 is: 922,755.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,998 : 633,559 = 633,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,998/633,559 = 633,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,998x = 633,559 × 633,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,998x = 401,397,006,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,397,006,481/434,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 922,755.98
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