Finding the Third Proportional to 410,604 and 614,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 410,604 and 614,247 is: 918,888.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410,604 : 614,247 = 614,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410,604/614,247 = 614,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410,604x = 614,247 × 614,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410,604x = 377,299,377,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,299,377,009/410,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,888.70
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