Finding the Third Proportional to 409,212 and 620,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,212 and 620,136 is: 939,778.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,212 : 620,136 = 620,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,212/620,136 = 620,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,212x = 620,136 × 620,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,212x = 384,568,658,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,568,658,496/409,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,778.55
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