Finding the Third Proportional to 392,732 and 604,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,732 and 604,407 is: 930,170.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,732 : 604,407 = 604,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,732/604,407 = 604,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,732x = 604,407 × 604,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,732x = 365,307,821,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,307,821,649/392,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,170.76
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