Finding the Third Proportional to 382,394 and 607,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,394 and 607,337 is: 964,602.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,394 : 607,337 = 607,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,394/607,337 = 607,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,394x = 607,337 × 607,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,394x = 368,858,231,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,858,231,569/382,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,602.56
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