Finding the Third Proportional to 383,084 and 606,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,084 and 606,297 is: 959,570.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,084 : 606,297 = 606,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,084/606,297 = 606,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,084x = 606,297 × 606,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,084x = 367,596,052,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,596,052,209/383,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,570.36
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