Finding the Third Proportional to 417,992 and 626,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,992 and 626,014 is: 937,562.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,992 : 626,014 = 626,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,992/626,014 = 626,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,992x = 626,014 × 626,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,992x = 391,893,528,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,893,528,196/417,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 937,562.27
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