Finding the Third Proportional to 393,724 and 607,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,724 and 607,974 is: 938,810.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,724 : 607,974 = 607,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,724/607,974 = 607,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,724x = 607,974 × 607,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,724x = 369,632,384,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,632,384,676/393,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,810.90
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