Finding the Third Proportional to 407,718 and 622,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,718 and 622,228 is: 949,596.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,718 : 622,228 = 622,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,718/622,228 = 622,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,718x = 622,228 × 622,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,718x = 387,167,683,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,167,683,984/407,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949,596.74
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