Finding the Third Proportional to 434,967 and 612,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,967 and 612,520 is: 862,549.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,967 : 612,520 = 612,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,967/612,520 = 612,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,967x = 612,520 × 612,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,967x = 375,180,750,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,180,750,400/434,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,549.92
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