Finding the Third Proportional to 417,816 and 627,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,816 and 627,651 is: 942,869.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,816 : 627,651 = 627,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,816/627,651 = 627,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,816x = 627,651 × 627,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,816x = 393,945,777,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,945,777,801/417,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 942,869.06
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