Finding the Third Proportional to 400,563 and 618,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 400,563 and 618,507 is: 955,033.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400,563 : 618,507 = 618,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400,563/618,507 = 618,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400,563x = 618,507 × 618,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400,563x = 382,550,909,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,550,909,049/400,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,033.06
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