Finding the Third Proportional to 462,681 and 630,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,681 and 630,324 is: 858,709.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,681 : 630,324 = 630,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,681/630,324 = 630,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,681x = 630,324 × 630,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,681x = 397,308,344,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,308,344,976/462,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,709.01
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