Finding the Third Proportional to 402,904 and 604,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,904 and 604,358 is: 906,540.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,904 : 604,358 = 604,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,904/604,358 = 604,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,904x = 604,358 × 604,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,904x = 365,248,592,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,248,592,164/402,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906,540.00
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