Finding the Third Proportional to 417,272 and 627,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,272 and 627,904 is: 944,859.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,272 : 627,904 = 627,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,272/627,904 = 627,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,272x = 627,904 × 627,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,272x = 394,263,433,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,263,433,216/417,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,859.55
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