Finding the Third Proportional to 396,763 and 603,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,763 and 603,448 is: 917,801.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,763 : 603,448 = 603,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,763/603,448 = 603,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,763x = 603,448 × 603,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,763x = 364,149,488,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,149,488,704/396,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 917,801.03
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