Finding the Third Proportional to 393,678 and 610,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,678 and 610,749 is: 947,511.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,678 : 610,749 = 610,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,678/610,749 = 610,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,678x = 610,749 × 610,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,678x = 373,014,341,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,014,341,001/393,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,511.27
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