Finding the Third Proportional to 384,205 and 617,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,205 and 617,313 is: 991,854.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,205 : 617,313 = 617,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,205/617,313 = 617,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,205x = 617,313 × 617,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,205x = 381,075,339,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,075,339,969/384,205 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 991,854.19
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