Finding the Third Proportional to 401,569 and 621,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,569 and 621,794 is: 962,792.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,569 : 621,794 = 621,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,569/621,794 = 621,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,569x = 621,794 × 621,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,569x = 386,627,778,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,627,778,436/401,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 962,792.89
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