Finding the Third Proportional to 418,087 and 617,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,087 and 617,289 is: 911,402.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,087 : 617,289 = 617,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,087/617,289 = 617,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,087x = 617,289 × 617,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,087x = 381,045,709,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,045,709,521/418,087 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,402.91
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