Finding the Third Proportional to 410,636 and 614,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 410,636 and 614,283 is: 918,924.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410,636 : 614,283 = 614,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410,636/614,283 = 614,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410,636x = 614,283 × 614,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410,636x = 377,343,604,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,343,604,089/410,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,924.80
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