Finding the Third Proportional to 410,876 and 617,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 410,876 and 617,283 is: 927,380.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410,876 : 617,283 = 617,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410,876/617,283 = 617,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410,876x = 617,283 × 617,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410,876x = 381,038,302,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,038,302,089/410,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,380.29
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