Finding the Third Proportional to 393,650 and 611,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,650 and 611,211 is: 949,012.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,650 : 611,211 = 611,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,650/611,211 = 611,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,650x = 611,211 × 611,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,650x = 373,578,886,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,578,886,521/393,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949,012.79
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