Finding the Third Proportional to 392,210 and 552,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,210 and 552,308 is: 777,757.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,210 : 552,308 = 552,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,210/552,308 = 552,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,210x = 552,308 × 552,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,210x = 305,044,126,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,044,126,864/392,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,757.14
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