Finding the Third Proportional to 403,750 and 626,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,750 and 626,951 is: 973,541.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,750 : 626,951 = 626,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,750/626,951 = 626,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,750x = 626,951 × 626,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,750x = 393,067,556,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,067,556,401/403,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 973,541.94
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