Finding the Third Proportional to 393,632 and 626,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,632 and 626,649 is: 997,604.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,632 : 626,649 = 626,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,632/626,649 = 626,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,632x = 626,649 × 626,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,632x = 392,688,969,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,688,969,201/393,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 997,604.28
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