Finding the Third Proportional to 392,744 and 614,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,744 and 614,388 is: 961,116.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,744 : 614,388 = 614,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,744/614,388 = 614,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,744x = 614,388 × 614,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,744x = 377,472,614,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,472,614,544/392,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 961,116.18
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