Finding the Third Proportional to 403,872 and 622,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,872 and 622,650 is: 959,940.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,872 : 622,650 = 622,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,872/622,650 = 622,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,872x = 622,650 × 622,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,872x = 387,693,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,693,022,500/403,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,940.33
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