Finding the Third Proportional to 402,406 and 603,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,406 and 603,658 is: 905,560.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,406 : 603,658 = 603,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,406/603,658 = 603,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,406x = 603,658 × 603,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,406x = 364,402,980,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,402,980,964/402,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,560.51
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