Finding the Third Proportional to 382,920 and 610,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,920 and 610,464 is: 973,222.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,920 : 610,464 = 610,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,920/610,464 = 610,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,920x = 610,464 × 610,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,920x = 372,666,295,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,666,295,296/382,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 973,222.33
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