Finding the Third Proportional to 397,670 and 602,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 397,670 and 602,297 is: 912,217.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
397,670 : 602,297 = 602,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
397,670/602,297 = 602,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
397,670x = 602,297 × 602,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
397,670x = 362,761,676,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,761,676,209/397,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,217.86
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