Finding the Third Proportional to 410,218 and 620,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 410,218 and 620,987 is: 940,048.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410,218 : 620,987 = 620,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410,218/620,987 = 620,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410,218x = 620,987 × 620,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410,218x = 385,624,854,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,624,854,169/410,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 940,048.59
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