Finding the Third Proportional to 402,336 and 604,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,336 and 604,512 is: 908,282.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,336 : 604,512 = 604,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,336/604,512 = 604,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,336x = 604,512 × 604,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,336x = 365,434,758,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,434,758,144/402,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 908,282.53
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