Finding the Third Proportional to 431,802 and 603,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,802 and 603,826 is: 844,382.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,802 : 603,826 = 603,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,802/603,826 = 603,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,802x = 603,826 × 603,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,802x = 364,605,838,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,605,838,276/431,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,382.00
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