Finding the Third Proportional to 422,108 and 603,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,108 and 603,573 is: 863,050.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,108 : 603,573 = 603,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,108/603,573 = 603,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,108x = 603,573 × 603,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,108x = 364,300,366,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,300,366,329/422,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 863,050.13
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