Finding the Third Proportional to 393,684 and 610,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,684 and 610,759 is: 947,527.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,684 : 610,759 = 610,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,684/610,759 = 610,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,684x = 610,759 × 610,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,684x = 373,026,556,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,026,556,081/393,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,527.86
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