Finding the Third Proportional to 412,903 and 611,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,903 and 611,679 is: 906,147.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,903 : 611,679 = 611,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,903/611,679 = 611,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,903x = 611,679 × 611,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,903x = 374,151,199,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,151,199,041/412,903 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906,147.93
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