Finding the Third Proportional to 392,254 and 606,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,254 and 606,132 is: 936,627.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,254 : 606,132 = 606,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,254/606,132 = 606,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,254x = 606,132 × 606,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,254x = 367,396,001,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,396,001,424/392,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,627.80
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