Finding the Third Proportional to 417,392 and 626,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,392 and 626,174 is: 939,390.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,392 : 626,174 = 626,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,392/626,174 = 626,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,392x = 626,174 × 626,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,392x = 392,093,878,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,093,878,276/417,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,390.02
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