Finding the Third Proportional to 393,064 and 623,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,064 and 623,400 is: 988,713.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,064 : 623,400 = 623,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,064/623,400 = 623,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,064x = 623,400 × 623,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,064x = 388,627,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 388,627,560,000/393,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988,713.19
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