Finding the Third Proportional to 434,888 and 612,417
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,888 and 612,417 is: 862,416.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,888 : 612,417 = 612,417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,888/612,417 = 612,417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,888x = 612,417 × 612,417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,888x = 375,054,581,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,054,581,889/434,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,416.49
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