Finding the Third Proportional to 400,560 and 623,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 400,560 and 623,832 is: 971,555.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400,560 : 623,832 = 623,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400,560/623,832 = 623,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400,560x = 623,832 × 623,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400,560x = 389,166,364,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,166,364,224/400,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 971,555.73
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