Finding the Third Proportional to 406,723 and 618,377
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,723 and 618,377 is: 940,173.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,723 : 618,377 = 618,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,723/618,377 = 618,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,723x = 618,377 × 618,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,723x = 382,390,114,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,390,114,129/406,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 940,173.32
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