Finding the Third Proportional to 450,032 and 632,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,032 and 632,940 is: 890,187.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,032 : 632,940 = 632,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,032/632,940 = 632,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,032x = 632,940 × 632,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,032x = 400,613,043,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,613,043,600/450,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,187.91
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