Finding the Third Proportional to 437,794 and 629,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,794 and 629,042 is: 903,835.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,794 : 629,042 = 629,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,794/629,042 = 629,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,794x = 629,042 × 629,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,794x = 395,693,837,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,693,837,764/437,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,835.68
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