Finding the Third Proportional to 408,932 and 620,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,932 and 620,756 is: 942,303.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,932 : 620,756 = 620,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,932/620,756 = 620,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,932x = 620,756 × 620,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,932x = 385,338,011,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,338,011,536/408,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 942,303.39
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