Finding the Third Proportional to 423,628 and 622,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,628 and 622,470 is: 914,644.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,628 : 622,470 = 622,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,628/622,470 = 622,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,628x = 622,470 × 622,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,628x = 387,468,900,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,468,900,900/423,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 914,644.22
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