Finding the Third Proportional to 450,024 and 632,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,024 and 632,928 is: 890,169.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,024 : 632,928 = 632,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,024/632,928 = 632,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,024x = 632,928 × 632,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,024x = 400,597,853,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,597,853,184/450,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,169.98
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