Finding the Third Proportional to 390,069 and 620,631
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Solution
The third proportional to 390,069 and 620,631 is: 987,473.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,069 : 620,631 = 620,631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,069/620,631 = 620,631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,069x = 620,631 × 620,631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,069x = 385,182,838,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,182,838,161/390,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,473.60
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