Finding the Third Proportional to 415,992 and 626,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,992 and 626,928 is: 944,822.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,992 : 626,928 = 626,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,992/626,928 = 626,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,992x = 626,928 × 626,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,992x = 393,038,717,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,038,717,184/415,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,822.78
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