Finding the Third Proportional to 423,672 and 612,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,672 and 612,108 is: 884,354.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,672 : 612,108 = 612,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,672/612,108 = 612,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,672x = 612,108 × 612,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,672x = 374,676,203,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,676,203,664/423,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884,354.41
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