Finding the Third Proportional to 382,267 and 607,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,267 and 607,299 is: 964,802.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,267 : 607,299 = 607,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,267/607,299 = 607,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,267x = 607,299 × 607,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,267x = 368,812,075,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,812,075,401/382,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,802.29
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