Finding the Third Proportional to 403,864 and 633,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,864 and 633,599 is: 994,017.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,864 : 633,599 = 633,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,864/633,599 = 633,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,864x = 633,599 × 633,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,864x = 401,447,692,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,447,692,801/403,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,017.03
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