Finding the Third Proportional to 384,936 and 604,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,936 and 604,692 is: 949,904.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,936 : 604,692 = 604,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,936/604,692 = 604,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,936x = 604,692 × 604,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,936x = 365,652,414,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,652,414,864/384,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949,904.44
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