Finding the Third Proportional to 402,450 and 544,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,450 and 544,626 is: 737,029.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,450 : 544,626 = 544,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,450/544,626 = 544,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,450x = 544,626 × 544,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,450x = 296,617,479,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,617,479,876/402,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,029.39
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