Finding the Third Proportional to 399,217 and 602,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 399,217 and 602,974 is: 910,726.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,217 : 602,974 = 602,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,217/602,974 = 602,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,217x = 602,974 × 602,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,217x = 363,577,644,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,577,644,676/399,217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,726.86
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