Finding the Third Proportional to 401,116 and 601,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,116 and 601,762 is: 902,775.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,116 : 601,762 = 601,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,116/601,762 = 601,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,116x = 601,762 × 601,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,116x = 362,117,504,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,117,504,644/401,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,775.02
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