Finding the Third Proportional to 420,557 and 604,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,557 and 604,519 is: 868,950.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,557 : 604,519 = 604,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,557/604,519 = 604,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,557x = 604,519 × 604,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,557x = 365,443,221,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,443,221,361/420,557 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 868,950.51
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