Finding the Third Proportional to 392,868 and 609,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,868 and 609,414 is: 945,318.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,868 : 609,414 = 609,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,868/609,414 = 609,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,868x = 609,414 × 609,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,868x = 371,385,423,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 371,385,423,396/392,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 945,318.59
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