Finding the Third Proportional to 399,303 and 603,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 399,303 and 603,111 is: 910,944.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,303 : 603,111 = 603,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,303/603,111 = 603,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,303x = 603,111 × 603,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,303x = 363,742,878,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,742,878,321/399,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,944.52
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