Finding the Third Proportional to 399,296 and 603,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 399,296 and 603,103 is: 910,936.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,296 : 603,103 = 603,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,296/603,103 = 603,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,296x = 603,103 × 603,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,296x = 363,733,228,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,733,228,609/399,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,936.32
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