Finding the Third Proportional to 404,840 and 605,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 404,840 and 605,029 is: 904,209.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
404,840 : 605,029 = 605,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
404,840/605,029 = 605,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
404,840x = 605,029 × 605,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
404,840x = 366,060,090,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,060,090,841/404,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,209.29
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