Finding the Third Proportional to 392,724 and 604,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,724 and 604,524 is: 930,549.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,724 : 604,524 = 604,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,724/604,524 = 604,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,724x = 604,524 × 604,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,724x = 365,449,266,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,449,266,576/392,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,549.87
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