Finding the Third Proportional to 401,231 and 623,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,231 and 623,273 is: 968,193.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,231 : 623,273 = 623,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,231/623,273 = 623,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,231x = 623,273 × 623,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,231x = 388,469,232,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 388,469,232,529/401,231 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,193.47
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