Finding the Third Proportional to 399,237 and 603,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 399,237 and 603,014 is: 910,802.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,237 : 603,014 = 603,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,237/603,014 = 603,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,237x = 603,014 × 603,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,237x = 363,625,884,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,625,884,196/399,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,802.07
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