Finding the Third Proportional to 401,490 and 622,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,490 and 622,035 is: 963,728.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,490 : 622,035 = 622,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,490/622,035 = 622,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,490x = 622,035 × 622,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,490x = 386,927,541,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,927,541,225/401,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,728.96
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