Finding the Third Proportional to 423,522 and 621,158.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,522 and 621,158.63 is: 911,022.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,522 : 621,158.63 = 621,158.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,522/621,158.63 = 621,158.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,522x = 621,158.63 × 621,158.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,522x = 385,838,037,411.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,838,037,411.89/423,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,022.42
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