Finding the Third Proportional to 397,772 and 602,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 397,772 and 602,436 is: 912,404.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
397,772 : 602,436 = 602,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
397,772/602,436 = 602,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
397,772x = 602,436 × 602,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
397,772x = 362,929,134,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,929,134,096/397,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,404.93
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