Finding the Third Proportional to 393,624 and 552,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,624 and 552,332 is: 775,030.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,624 : 552,332 = 552,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,624/552,332 = 552,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,624x = 552,332 × 552,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,624x = 305,070,638,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,070,638,224/393,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,030.58
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