Finding the Third Proportional to 386,304 and 614,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,304 and 614,688 is: 978,093.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,304 : 614,688 = 614,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,304/614,688 = 614,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,304x = 614,688 × 614,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,304x = 377,841,337,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,841,337,344/386,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,093.26
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