Finding the Third Proportional to 399,322 and 603,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 399,322 and 603,138 is: 910,982.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,322 : 603,138 = 603,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,322/603,138 = 603,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,322x = 603,138 × 603,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,322x = 363,775,447,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,775,447,044/399,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,982.73
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