Finding the Third Proportional to 402,976 and 604,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,976 and 604,528 is: 906,888.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,976 : 604,528 = 604,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,976/604,528 = 604,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,976x = 604,528 × 604,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,976x = 365,454,102,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,454,102,784/402,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906,888.01
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