Finding the Third Proportional to 385,800 and 613,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,800 and 613,908 is: 976,887.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,800 : 613,908 = 613,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,800/613,908 = 613,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,800x = 613,908 × 613,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,800x = 376,883,032,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,883,032,464/385,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 976,887.07
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