Finding the Third Proportional to 383,480 and 600,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,480 and 600,249 is: 939,550.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,480 : 600,249 = 600,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,480/600,249 = 600,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,480x = 600,249 × 600,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,480x = 360,298,862,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,298,862,001/383,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,550.59
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