Finding the Third Proportional to 459,968 and 633,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 459,968 and 633,387 is: 872,189.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,968 : 633,387 = 633,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,968/633,387 = 633,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,968x = 633,387 × 633,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,968x = 401,179,091,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,179,091,769/459,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,189.13
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