Finding the Third Proportional to 403,143 and 602,607
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,143 and 602,607 is: 900,760.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,143 : 602,607 = 602,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,143/602,607 = 602,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,143x = 602,607 × 602,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,143x = 363,135,196,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,135,196,449/403,143 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,760.27
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