Finding the Third Proportional to 411,438 and 617,157
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Solution
The third proportional to 411,438 and 617,157 is: 925,735.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411,438 : 617,157 = 617,157 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411,438/617,157 = 617,157/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411,438x = 617,157 × 617,157 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411,438x = 380,882,762,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,882,762,649/411,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,735.50
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