Finding the Third Proportional to 407,964 and 612,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,964 and 612,309 is: 919,008.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,964 : 612,309 = 612,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,964/612,309 = 612,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,964x = 612,309 × 612,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,964x = 374,922,311,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,922,311,481/407,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,008.32
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