Finding the Third Proportional to 415,072 and 608,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,072 and 608,836 is: 893,052.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,072 : 608,836 = 608,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,072/608,836 = 608,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,072x = 608,836 × 608,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,072x = 370,681,274,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 370,681,274,896/415,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,052.95
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