Finding the Third Proportional to 408,052 and 612,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,052 and 612,079 is: 918,120.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,052 : 612,079 = 612,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,052/612,079 = 612,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,052x = 612,079 × 612,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,052x = 374,640,702,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,640,702,241/408,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,120.00
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