Finding the Third Proportional to 401,778 and 607,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,778 and 607,850 is: 919,616.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,778 : 607,850 = 607,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,778/607,850 = 607,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,778x = 607,850 × 607,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,778x = 369,481,622,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,481,622,500/401,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,616.36
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