Finding the Third Proportional to 408,701 and 613,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,701 and 613,188 is: 919,986.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,701 : 613,188 = 613,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,701/613,188 = 613,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,701x = 613,188 × 613,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,701x = 375,999,523,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,999,523,344/408,701 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,986.80
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