Finding the Third Proportional to 402,414 and 603,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,414 and 603,670 is: 905,578.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,414 : 603,670 = 603,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,414/603,670 = 603,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,414x = 603,670 × 603,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,414x = 364,417,468,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,417,468,900/402,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,578.51
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