Finding the Third Proportional to 384,912 and 604,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,912 and 604,656 is: 949,850.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,912 : 604,656 = 604,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,912/604,656 = 604,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,912x = 604,656 × 604,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,912x = 365,608,878,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,608,878,336/384,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949,850.56
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