Finding the Third Proportional to 393,271 and 607,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,271 and 607,292 is: 937,784.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,271 : 607,292 = 607,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,271/607,292 = 607,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,271x = 607,292 × 607,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,271x = 368,803,573,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,803,573,264/393,271 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 937,784.82
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