Finding the Third Proportional to 392,828 and 600,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,828 and 600,675 is: 918,494.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,828 : 600,675 = 600,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,828/600,675 = 600,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,828x = 600,675 × 600,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,828x = 360,810,455,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,810,455,625/392,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,494.75
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