Finding the Third Proportional to 415,044 and 624,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,044 and 624,240 is: 938,877.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,044 : 624,240 = 624,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,044/624,240 = 624,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,044x = 624,240 × 624,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,044x = 389,675,577,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,675,577,600/415,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,877.75
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