Finding the Third Proportional to 391,568 and 622,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,568 and 622,360 is: 989,181.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,568 : 622,360 = 622,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,568/622,360 = 622,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,568x = 622,360 × 622,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,568x = 387,331,969,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,331,969,600/391,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,181.88
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