Finding the Third Proportional to 423,153 and 618,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,153 and 618,513 is: 904,066.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,153 : 618,513 = 618,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,153/618,513 = 618,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,153x = 618,513 × 618,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,153x = 382,558,331,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,558,331,169/423,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,066.22
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