Finding the Third Proportional to 392,418 and 607,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,418 and 607,503 is: 940,476.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,418 : 607,503 = 607,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,418/607,503 = 607,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,418x = 607,503 × 607,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,418x = 369,059,895,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,059,895,009/392,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 940,476.47
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