Finding the Third Proportional to 402,338 and 604,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,338 and 604,515 is: 908,287.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,338 : 604,515 = 604,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,338/604,515 = 604,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,338x = 604,515 × 604,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,338x = 365,438,385,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,438,385,225/402,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 908,287.03
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