Finding the Third Proportional to 408,971 and 624,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,971 and 624,528 is: 953,698.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,971 : 624,528 = 624,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,971/624,528 = 624,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,971x = 624,528 × 624,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,971x = 390,035,222,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,035,222,784/408,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,698.97
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