Finding the Third Proportional to 393,417 and 577,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,417 and 577,211 is: 846,868.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,417 : 577,211 = 577,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,417/577,211 = 577,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,417x = 577,211 × 577,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,417x = 333,172,538,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 333,172,538,521/393,417 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,868.69
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