Finding the Third Proportional to 389,112 and 600,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,112 and 600,930 is: 928,053.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,112 : 600,930 = 600,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,112/600,930 = 600,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,112x = 600,930 × 600,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,112x = 361,116,864,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,116,864,900/389,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,053.79
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