Finding the Third Proportional to 403,482 and 606,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,482 and 606,965 is: 913,068.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,482 : 606,965 = 606,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,482/606,965 = 606,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,482x = 606,965 × 606,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,482x = 368,406,511,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,406,511,225/403,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,068.02
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