Finding the Third Proportional to 393,644 and 611,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,644 and 611,202 is: 948,999.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,644 : 611,202 = 611,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,644/611,202 = 611,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,644x = 611,202 × 611,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,644x = 373,567,884,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,567,884,804/393,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,999.31
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