Finding the Third Proportional to 403,936 and 625,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,936 and 625,432 is: 968,384.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,936 : 625,432 = 625,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,936/625,432 = 625,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,936x = 625,432 × 625,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,936x = 391,165,186,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,165,186,624/403,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,384.07
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