Finding the Third Proportional to 411,432 and 617,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 411,432 and 617,148 is: 925,722
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411,432 : 617,148 = 617,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411,432/617,148 = 617,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411,432x = 617,148 × 617,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411,432x = 380,871,653,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,871,653,904/411,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,722
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