Finding the Third Proportional to 401,824 and 607,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,824 and 607,916 is: 919,710.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,824 : 607,916 = 607,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,824/607,916 = 607,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,824x = 607,916 × 607,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,824x = 369,561,863,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,561,863,056/401,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,710.78
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