Finding the Third Proportional to 403,500 and 606,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,500 and 606,991 is: 913,105.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,500 : 606,991 = 606,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,500/606,991 = 606,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,500x = 606,991 × 606,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,500x = 368,438,074,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,438,074,081/403,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,105.51
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