Finding the Third Proportional to 403,839 and 622,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,839 and 622,605 is: 959,880.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,839 : 622,605 = 622,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,839/622,605 = 622,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,839x = 622,605 × 622,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,839x = 387,636,986,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,636,986,025/403,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,880.02
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