Finding the Third Proportional to 410,700 and 601,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 410,700 and 601,863 is: 882,004.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410,700 : 601,863 = 601,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410,700/601,863 = 601,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410,700x = 601,863 × 601,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410,700x = 362,239,070,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,239,070,769/410,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,004.07
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