Finding the Third Proportional to 423,636 and 625,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,636 and 625,598 is: 923,842.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,636 : 625,598 = 625,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,636/625,598 = 625,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,636x = 625,598 × 625,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,636x = 391,372,857,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,372,857,604/423,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 923,842.30
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