Finding the Third Proportional to 412,964 and 605,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,964 and 605,798 is: 888,676.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,964 : 605,798 = 605,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,964/605,798 = 605,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,964x = 605,798 × 605,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,964x = 366,991,216,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,991,216,804/412,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,676.05
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