Finding the Third Proportional to 383,031 and 606,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,031 and 606,222 is: 959,465.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,031 : 606,222 = 606,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,031/606,222 = 606,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,031x = 606,222 × 606,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,031x = 367,505,113,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,505,113,284/383,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,465.72
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