Finding the Third Proportional to 388,436 and 610,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,436 and 610,366 is: 959,094.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,436 : 610,366 = 610,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,436/610,366 = 610,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,436x = 610,366 × 610,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,436x = 372,546,653,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,546,653,956/388,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,094.04
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