Finding the Third Proportional to 403,790 and 606,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,790 and 606,656 is: 911,442.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,790 : 606,656 = 606,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,790/606,656 = 606,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,790x = 606,656 × 606,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,790x = 368,031,502,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,031,502,336/403,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,442.83
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