Finding the Third Proportional to 417,253 and 625,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,253 and 625,597 is: 937,971.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,253 : 625,597 = 625,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,253/625,597 = 625,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,253x = 625,597 × 625,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,253x = 391,371,606,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,371,606,409/417,253 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 937,971.94
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