Finding the Third Proportional to 418,154 and 628,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,154 and 628,173 is: 943,674.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,154 : 628,173 = 628,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,154/628,173 = 628,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,154x = 628,173 × 628,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,154x = 394,601,317,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,601,317,929/418,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,674.62
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