Finding the Third Proportional to 416,187 and 623,139
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Solution
The third proportional to 416,187 and 623,139 is: 932,999.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
416,187 : 623,139 = 623,139 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
416,187/623,139 = 623,139/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
416,187x = 623,139 × 623,139 - Step 4: Simplify right side
416,187x = 388,302,213,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 388,302,213,321/416,187 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,999.38
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