Finding the Third Proportional to 409,536 and 622,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,536 and 622,656 is: 946,682.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,536 : 622,656 = 622,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,536/622,656 = 622,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,536x = 622,656 × 622,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,536x = 387,700,494,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,700,494,336/409,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,682.33
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