Finding the Third Proportional to 406,412 and 603,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,412 and 603,744 is: 896,889.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,412 : 603,744 = 603,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,412/603,744 = 603,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,412x = 603,744 × 603,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,412x = 364,506,817,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,506,817,536/406,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 896,889.90
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