Finding the Third Proportional to 422,934 and 622,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,934 and 622,719 is: 916,878.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,934 : 622,719 = 622,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,934/622,719 = 622,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,934x = 622,719 × 622,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,934x = 387,778,952,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,778,952,961/422,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,878.17
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