Finding the Third Proportional to 423,650 and 622,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,650 and 622,503 is: 914,693.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,650 : 622,503 = 622,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,650/622,503 = 622,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,650x = 622,503 × 622,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,650x = 387,509,985,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,509,985,009/423,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 914,693.70
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