Finding the Third Proportional to 417,377 and 623,607
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,377 and 623,607 is: 931,737.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,377 : 623,607 = 623,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,377/623,607 = 623,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,377x = 623,607 × 623,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,377x = 388,885,690,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 388,885,690,449/417,377 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,737.23
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