Finding the Third Proportional to 424,390 and 613,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,390 and 613,742 is: 887,578.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,390 : 613,742 = 613,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,390/613,742 = 613,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,390x = 613,742 × 613,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,390x = 376,679,242,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,679,242,564/424,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,578.04
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