Finding the Third Proportional to 383,037 and 606,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,037 and 606,231 is: 959,479.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,037 : 606,231 = 606,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,037/606,231 = 606,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,037x = 606,231 × 606,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,037x = 367,516,025,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,516,025,361/383,037 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,479.18
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