Finding the Third Proportional to 402,570 and 626,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,570 and 626,211 is: 974,092.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,570 : 626,211 = 626,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,570/626,211 = 626,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,570x = 626,211 × 626,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,570x = 392,140,216,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,140,216,521/402,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,092.00
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