Finding the Third Proportional to 459,978 and 633,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 459,978 and 633,399 is: 872,203.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,978 : 633,399 = 633,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,978/633,399 = 633,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,978x = 633,399 × 633,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,978x = 401,194,293,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,194,293,201/459,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,203.22
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