Finding the Third Proportional to 392,537 and 622,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,537 and 622,575 is: 987,421.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,537 : 622,575 = 622,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,537/622,575 = 622,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,537x = 622,575 × 622,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,537x = 387,599,630,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,599,630,625/392,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,421.90
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