Finding the Third Proportional to 384,212 and 617,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,212 and 617,322 is: 991,865.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,212 : 617,322 = 617,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,212/617,322 = 617,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,212x = 617,322 × 617,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,212x = 381,086,451,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,086,451,684/384,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 991,865.04
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