Finding the Third Proportional to 390,563 and 608,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 390,563 and 608,680 is: 948,608.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,563 : 608,680 = 608,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,563/608,680 = 608,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,563x = 608,680 × 608,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,563x = 370,491,342,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 370,491,342,400/390,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,608.40
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