Finding the Third Proportional to 403,078 and 602,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,078 and 602,509 is: 900,612.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,078 : 602,509 = 602,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,078/602,509 = 602,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,078x = 602,509 × 602,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,078x = 363,017,095,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,017,095,081/403,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,612.52
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