Finding the Third Proportional to 392,920 and 600,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,920 and 600,656 is: 918,221.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,920 : 600,656 = 600,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,920/600,656 = 600,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,920x = 600,656 × 600,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,920x = 360,787,630,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,787,630,336/392,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,221.60
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