Finding the Third Proportional to 408,044 and 612,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,044 and 612,068 is: 918,105.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,044 : 612,068 = 612,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,044/612,068 = 612,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,044x = 612,068 × 612,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,044x = 374,627,236,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,627,236,624/408,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,105.00
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