Finding the Third Proportional to 427,336 and 618,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,336 and 618,956 is: 896,499.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,336 : 618,956 = 618,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,336/618,956 = 618,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,336x = 618,956 × 618,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,336x = 383,106,529,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,106,529,936/427,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 896,499.55
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