Finding the Third Proportional to 401,099 and 601,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,099 and 601,737 is: 902,738.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,099 : 601,737 = 601,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,099/601,737 = 601,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,099x = 601,737 × 601,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,099x = 362,087,417,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,087,417,169/401,099 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,738.27
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