Finding the Third Proportional to 429,963 and 601,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,963 and 601,365 is: 841,095.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,963 : 601,365 = 601,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,963/601,365 = 601,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,963x = 601,365 × 601,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,963x = 361,639,863,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,639,863,225/429,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,095.31
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