Finding the Third Proportional to 392,257 and 606,137
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,257 and 606,137 is: 936,636.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,257 : 606,137 = 606,137 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,257/606,137 = 606,137/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,257x = 606,137 × 606,137 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,257x = 367,402,062,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,402,062,769/392,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,636.09
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