Finding the Third Proportional to 405,603 and 607,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,603 and 607,788 is: 910,758.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,603 : 607,788 = 607,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,603/607,788 = 607,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,603x = 607,788 × 607,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,603x = 369,406,252,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,406,252,944/405,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,758.19
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