Finding the Third Proportional to 392,658 and 622,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,658 and 622,764 is: 987,717.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,658 : 622,764 = 622,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,658/622,764 = 622,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,658x = 622,764 × 622,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,658x = 387,834,999,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,834,999,696/392,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,717.05
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