Finding the Third Proportional to 391,026 and 604,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,026 and 604,509 is: 934,544.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,026 : 604,509 = 604,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,026/604,509 = 604,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,026x = 604,509 × 604,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,026x = 365,431,131,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,431,131,081/391,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 934,544.33
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