Finding the Third Proportional to 402,464 and 604,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,464 and 604,704 is: 908,570.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,464 : 604,704 = 604,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,464/604,704 = 604,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,464x = 604,704 × 604,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,464x = 365,666,927,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,666,927,616/402,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 908,570.52
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