Finding the Third Proportional to 405,000 and 604,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,000 and 604,152 is: 901,233.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,000 : 604,152 = 604,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,000/604,152 = 604,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,000x = 604,152 × 604,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,000x = 364,999,639,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,999,639,104/405,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,233.68
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