Finding the Third Proportional to 392,368 and 607,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,368 and 607,426 is: 940,357.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,368 : 607,426 = 607,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,368/607,426 = 607,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,368x = 607,426 × 607,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,368x = 368,966,345,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,966,345,476/392,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 940,357.89
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