Finding the Third Proportional to 416,524 and 608,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 416,524 and 608,998 is: 890,413.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
416,524 : 608,998 = 608,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
416,524/608,998 = 608,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
416,524x = 608,998 × 608,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
416,524x = 370,878,564,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 370,878,564,004/416,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,413.43
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