Finding the Third Proportional to 392,421 and 607,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,421 and 607,508 is: 940,484.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,421 : 607,508 = 607,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,421/607,508 = 607,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,421x = 607,508 × 607,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,421x = 369,065,970,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,065,970,064/392,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 940,484.76
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