Finding the Third Proportional to 384,884 and 554,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,884 and 554,407 is: 798,596.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,884 : 554,407 = 554,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,884/554,407 = 554,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,884x = 554,407 × 554,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,884x = 307,367,121,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,367,121,649/384,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,596.78
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