Finding the Third Proportional to 422,640 and 626,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,640 and 626,976 is: 930,103.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,640 : 626,976 = 626,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,640/626,976 = 626,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,640x = 626,976 × 626,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,640x = 393,098,904,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,098,904,576/422,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,103.41
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