Finding the Third Proportional to 402,456 and 544,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,456 and 544,635 is: 737,042.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,456 : 544,635 = 544,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,456/544,635 = 544,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,456x = 544,635 × 544,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,456x = 296,627,283,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,627,283,225/402,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,042.77
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