Finding the Third Proportional to 417,328 and 627,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,328 and 627,944 is: 944,853.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,328 : 627,944 = 627,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,328/627,944 = 627,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,328x = 627,944 × 627,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,328x = 394,313,667,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,313,667,136/417,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,853.13
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