Finding the Third Proportional to 393,688 and 610,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,688 and 610,765 is: 947,536.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,688 : 610,765 = 610,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,688/610,765 = 610,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,688x = 610,765 × 610,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,688x = 373,033,885,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,033,885,225/393,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,536.84
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