Finding the Third Proportional to 409,769 and 622,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,769 and 622,035 is: 944,257.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,769 : 622,035 = 622,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,769/622,035 = 622,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,769x = 622,035 × 622,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,769x = 386,927,541,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,927,541,225/409,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,257.72
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