Finding the Third Proportional to 386,310 and 614,697
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,310 and 614,697 is: 978,106.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,310 : 614,697 = 614,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,310/614,697 = 614,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,310x = 614,697 × 614,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,310x = 377,852,401,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,852,401,809/386,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,106.71
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