Finding the Third Proportional to 401,730 and 622,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,730 and 622,552 is: 964,754.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,730 : 622,552 = 622,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,730/622,552 = 622,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,730x = 622,552 × 622,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,730x = 387,570,992,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,570,992,704/401,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,754.92
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