Finding the Third Proportional to 383,780 and 602,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,780 and 602,009 is: 944,329.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,780 : 602,009 = 602,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,780/602,009 = 602,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,780x = 602,009 × 602,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,780x = 362,414,836,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,414,836,081/383,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,329.66
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