Finding the Third Proportional to 404,778 and 603,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 404,778 and 603,883 is: 900,925.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
404,778 : 603,883 = 603,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
404,778/603,883 = 603,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
404,778x = 603,883 × 603,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
404,778x = 364,674,677,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,674,677,689/404,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,925.14
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