Finding the Third Proportional to 403,732 and 626,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,732 and 626,918 is: 973,482.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,732 : 626,918 = 626,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,732/626,918 = 626,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,732x = 626,918 × 626,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,732x = 393,026,178,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,026,178,724/403,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 973,482.85
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