Finding the Third Proportional to 405,288 and 608,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,288 and 608,148 is: 912,546.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,288 : 608,148 = 608,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,288/608,148 = 608,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,288x = 608,148 × 608,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,288x = 369,843,989,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,843,989,904/405,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,546.12
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