Finding the Third Proportional to 403,198 and 607,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,198 and 607,916 is: 916,576.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,198 : 607,916 = 607,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,198/607,916 = 607,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,198x = 607,916 × 607,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,198x = 369,561,863,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,561,863,056/403,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,576.63
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