Finding the Third Proportional to 384,264 and 617,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,264 and 617,394 is: 991,962.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,264 : 617,394 = 617,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,264/617,394 = 617,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,264x = 617,394 × 617,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,264x = 381,175,351,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,175,351,236/384,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 991,962.17
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