Finding the Third Proportional to 384,920 and 604,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,920 and 604,668 is: 949,868.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,920 : 604,668 = 604,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,920/604,668 = 604,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,920x = 604,668 × 604,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,920x = 365,623,390,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,623,390,224/384,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949,868.52
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