Finding the Third Proportional to 404,370 and 616,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 404,370 and 616,347 is: 939,445.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
404,370 : 616,347 = 616,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
404,370/616,347 = 616,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
404,370x = 616,347 × 616,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
404,370x = 379,883,624,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 379,883,624,409/404,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,445.62
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