Finding the Third Proportional to 403,766 and 626,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,766 and 626,975 is: 973,577.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,766 : 626,975 = 626,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,766/626,975 = 626,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,766x = 626,975 × 626,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,766x = 393,097,650,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,097,650,625/403,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 973,577.89
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