Finding the Third Proportional to 409,756 and 620,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,756 and 620,350 is: 939,178.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,756 : 620,350 = 620,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,756/620,350 = 620,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,756x = 620,350 × 620,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,756x = 384,834,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,834,122,500/409,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,178.74
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