Finding the Third Proportional to 393,628 and 626,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,628 and 626,643 is: 997,595.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,628 : 626,643 = 626,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,628/626,643 = 626,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,628x = 626,643 × 626,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,628x = 392,681,449,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,681,449,449/393,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 997,595.32
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