Finding the Third Proportional to 411,074 and 614,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 411,074 and 614,931 is: 919,883.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411,074 : 614,931 = 614,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411,074/614,931 = 614,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411,074x = 614,931 × 614,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411,074x = 378,140,134,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 378,140,134,761/411,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,883.37
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