Finding the Third Proportional to 401,808 and 621,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,808 and 621,603 is: 961,629.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,808 : 621,603 = 621,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,808/621,603 = 621,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,808x = 621,603 × 621,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,808x = 386,390,289,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,390,289,609/401,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 961,629.16
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