Finding the Third Proportional to 392,736 and 614,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,736 and 614,376 is: 961,098.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,736 : 614,376 = 614,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,736/614,376 = 614,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,736x = 614,376 × 614,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,736x = 377,457,869,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,457,869,376/392,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 961,098.22
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